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This question was answered on Thu 24, Jul 2008 01:08am by Dr Paul S, MD

Bleeding from bowel 11 months after bowel cancer.


    
Asked by robyn low (Male; 70; Very healthy. No other medical history. ) on Wed 23, Jul 2008 05:35am

My husband had surgery for bowel cancer 11 months ago. The surgeon assured us he had got it all and he had no other treatment but he is now bleeding from the bowel again. Could this mean the cancer has returned.

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Answer by Dr Paul S, MD  on Thu 24, Jul 2008 01:08am:

Hi there. There can be several reasons for this bleeding, both cancer related and non-related. First of all, the possibility of the cancer recurring, though small, is real and significant. for this reason it is best to have another colonoscopy study done as soon as able to document if there is indeed a recurrence. Second, this could be a problem other than the cancer, such as hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, or angiodysplasias in the colon. these benign conditions are likewise diagnosed through colonoscopy. It is recommended that you discuss the possibility of colonoscopy with your doctors, and I hope it is anything but cancer related. Regards and God bless.

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