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Leakage is somewhat normal. I had both blood, gas and stool. After the end of radiation, I had more problems in that area and then at 9 months full blown radiation proctitis with bleeding like a "period" (wife's words) rank gas, and bowel incontinence. Be mindful of increasing symptoms and get the help you need if it progresses. I went to a GI, got cauterized and currently on Mesalamine for 3 months. Ask for help and it they don't respond, DEMAND it, even if you threaten to not get back on the table until they treat your symptoms which is what I had to do. During this journey I found I had to be my own advocate. I have found my providers either burnt out or just don't want to deal with side effects.

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@chippydoo So right bout being proactive in your interactions with your medical team. I didn’t always feel that my team was helpful. Yea, when treatment goes sideways and bad stuff happens some providers don’t seem to be as helpful as they could be.