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Anorectal Squamous Cell Cancer w Protruding Externally From Anal Verge
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I was diagnosed with anorectal squamous cell cancer in December 2025. I completed my radiation and chemotherapy in March 2026. I have a different problem. I cannot have a regular BM because of rectal stenosis. I'm taking MiraLAX every night because I cannot pass anything that is not liquid. I am terrified of a bowel obstruction. Has anyone else had this problem? Do rectal dilaters help? My doctors seem to be at a loss as to how to help, just keep telling me to increase my fiber which makes me much worse. I have had my post treatment CT and MRI and have a suspicious spot in my liver. I'm so frightened .
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@kaye115ky hello. I am not sure where you are located or what resources you have available but you might look into pelvic PT. I have been doing PT since I finished my treatment. Mine is for vaginal issues but I do know she also deals with anal/rectal stenosis. Not sure if it is the answer as everyone seems to heal differently but worth the question. As to being scared that’s normal most of us are at some level. When I had my 3 month scan I had a thyroid node light up on the PET. They did an ultrasound and decided it wasn’t anything they wanted to follow up on. I was also afraid it was spread from the Anal cancer. My rad onc told me that since I didn’t have any detected node disease when I was diagnosed that it was unlikely to have a distant spread without a local node spread. I don’t know your details so not sure if it applies but just thought to pass that on. In any case just try not to jump to conclusions until you know. I did and it wasn’t helpful. Wishing you the best