Colon/Rectal Cancer????? - Cancer: Colon Message Board

Savakinas · 03-18-2002, 10:06 PM

I have a curious question. I am a female, 37 yrs old. I have had some unusual bowel symptoms lately and I am not sure what to do or if it is worth following up on. I have noticed that for the last 4-6 months, my stools have been very narrow. They almost look like something is scraping against one side of them also. I have not had any blood in my urine, no fatigue, and no weight loss. I was recently diagnosed (9-17-01) w/ bladder cancer. Had 1 small non invasive tumor removed. Last Cystoscopy showed a possible return of the cancer. Will be scoped again next month and possibly have a biopsy.

Could the narrow stools be just hemmorhoids? I have tried hemmoroid creams and suppositories, but have not noticed any changes.

If anyone has some insight or advice, I sure would appreciate it!!

Thanks

PrincessDot · 03-21-2002, 04:50 AM

I had colon cancer in 1997, and I had thought it was just bleeding hemmoroids. It turned out to be stage three ,because it had eaten through the colon wall and had gotten into some of the lymph nodes. I had surgery and then Chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Even though the test (colonoscopy) is some what embarrasing , it is well worth having it done and finding out just what the problem is.

silleycats · 04-03-2002, 09:40 PM

Hello,
My best friend is 34 and just got diagnosed with colo-rectal cancer which is uncommon for her age. Her symptoms were frequent bowel movement, painful hemmoroids, fatigue, blood in stool. She is now undergoing chemo and radiation then will have a colectomy. She is between stage 3 and 4. I pray for her every day. She has two small children. From what I've read, this is a highly treatable form of cancer if you can get diagnosed in the beginning stage which is quite hard because you don't have much symptoms. So it would be well worth it to you to get this checked out right away so you can have pease of mind. Chances are it's nothing but hemmoroids. I wish you the very best for a full recovery from the cancer you have.

bratinpain · 04-18-2002, 05:57 PM

i am hoping someone can help me! I have been having wierd bowel movements in blood in bowels lately, i just had a colonoscopy done 1 1/2 wks ago Dr. removed fairly big polyp and also had to cauterize some blood vessels! I just got my polyp report back today, they said it had precancerous cells in it !!!!!!!! I'm scared i am only 29 years old!!!!!!!Blood in stools, bloated tummy dark brown stools abdomen pain!!!!!!! Help me please!!!!!!!!
really tired lately also!
thank you for listening to my problem
bratinpain

suganthi · 06-13-2002, 12:21 PM

This message is for Princessdot. I am desperately in need of advice from you because my dad has recently been diagnosed with rectal cancer (possibly stage 3). i would appreciate it if I could get your e-mail. Thanks.

Suganthi