[Caroline UK]

Hi Erin,

I can so sympathise, having had the same thing during my chemo (which finished last November). And all the things people have written about here are what I would say, probably haemorrhoids or fissure, on chemo so don't take risk with potential infection from stools etc. My straining led to my developing two prolapses which now require surgery when I can face it....not just yet....want to enjoy a bit of non hospital life first. Ah the wonders of childbirth, which was the start of the problem 16 years ago, although on a much more minor scale.

I completely agree with everyone that of course you made an entirely sensible choice in your treatment, together with your highly qualified and experienced oncologist. We're all empowered these days to work together with our doctors, and thank goodness we now make informed decisions which give us the best possible chance. Good luck with it all, nearly there now....