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Anal/rectal & bowel spasms/cramps in anal cancer
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Apr 15, 2023 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
@kerryos, I'm sorry to hear that you are having such dreadful abdominal pain and cramping before treatment has even started and that you haven't been able to eat for a week.
I calling in your fellow supporters like @trishdep189 @4237220 @jenmo @quilthouse1 @amariewilkinson @lisag03 @mardee313 @martin77 @apinzonc0627 @artew @marymary69, who all have experience with anal or rectal cancer to share their thoughts.
Have you been in touch with your cancer care team about the pain? Have they offered an alternate way for you to get nutrition and hydration (non-oral)?
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Colleen, thank you for reaching out. Today is day 8 & abominal spasms have eased but anal pain/ pressure still present. Reached out to team today & was told to present to ED. As symptoms are reducing & am able to eat small solid food portions, I have deferred the ED visit, but recognise I should have gone earlier. No advice on food, & haven't connected with dietician till next Monday. I am concerned that the tumour is growing rapidly as pain has changed & I seem to be straining more to pass wind. Bowel motions are scant, but then haven't eaten much in last week. Since diagnosis 6 weeks ago, new symptoms are appearing each week. Is this typical of SCC anal cancers?