https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/Scarring-from-anal-cancer-bad-bowel-problems/m-p/40221#M1658 <P><SPAN>Hi All, My treatment ended 2.5 years ago, but I have terrible bowel problems. Diarrhea and digestive issues. I am wondering if it could be from some pretty extensive scarring. My doctors have not told me much of anything, other than if I can’t control it I need a colostomy bag. No more surgery, please. I am just wondering if anyone up here has similar problems and maybe solutions? I have recently started a low FODMAPS diet, which helps. Thanks!</SPAN></P> Sun, 20 Nov 2022 23:54:43 GMT Sue11 2022-11-20T23:54:43Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/Scarring-from-anal-cancer-bad-bowel-problems/m-p/40221#M1658 <P><SPAN>Hi All, My treatment ended 2.5 years ago, but I have terrible bowel problems. Diarrhea and digestive issues. I am wondering if it could be from some pretty extensive scarring. My doctors have not told me much of anything, other than if I can’t control it I need a colostomy bag. No more surgery, please. I am just wondering if anyone up here has similar problems and maybe solutions? I have recently started a low FODMAPS diet, which helps. Thanks!</SPAN></P> Sun, 20 Nov 2022 23:54:43 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/Scarring-from-anal-cancer-bad-bowel-problems/m-p/40221#M1658 Sue11 2022-11-20T23:54:43Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/Scarring-from-anal-cancer-bad-bowel-problems/m-p/40310#M1663 <P>Hi Sue I read your post &amp; I am still having bowel &amp; stomach issues. I last had radiation on 5 Aug 22. I had a PET Scan in Nov &amp; it has made it a bit worse.&nbsp;</P> Thu, 05 Jan 2023 20:43:53 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/Scarring-from-anal-cancer-bad-bowel-problems/m-p/40310#M1663 EG1 2023-01-05T20:43:53Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/Scarring-from-anal-cancer-bad-bowel-problems/m-p/40312#M1665 I didn't have bowel cancel. I had cervical. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 20:50:46 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/Scarring-from-anal-cancer-bad-bowel-problems/m-p/40312#M1665 EG1 2023-01-05T20:50:46Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/Scarring-from-anal-cancer-bad-bowel-problems/m-p/40313#M1666 <P>Thank you, EG1. I appreciate your response. I think it takes a long time. Though I have chronic illnesses and think things are moving more slowly because of that. I hope you feel better soon!&nbsp;</P> Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:33:02 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/Scarring-from-anal-cancer-bad-bowel-problems/m-p/40313#M1666 Sue11 2023-01-05T21:33:02Z