I just found this site and am blown away at the responses. Blown away because it never really occurred to me that so many others are dealing with the same issues as I am. I was diagnosed in October 2013 with anal cancer. I underwent 8 weeks of radiation and chemo, side by side (chemo was oral other than the first treatment). I remain cancer free (at least there. I was diagnosed with lung cancer last Dec and had surgery in February). The bowel issues have been ongoing since 2013. I try to manage them with all the same things other writers note. Fibre, Imodium, when to eat, knowing I need access in the mornings to a bathroom immediately, watching what I eat or drink when out, especially early in the day. One doctor told me to 'strengthen' the anal sphincter muscle. Made no difference. Incontinence has been an issue. It does govern my life and what I do for a good part of the day. It's not that easy to 'share' with people. When I travel I pretty much don't eat until I know we are stopped for a length of time and I have access to a washroom. No doctor yet has any reasonable answer for this. I take Imodium pretty much every day. It helps. Most days I remember how fortunate I am to be here. And some days are just plain frustrating and discouraging. I keep trying different combos of meds and foods.