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0626june
0626june CSN Member Posts: 73
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OK, so, 7 months post-treatment, I'm seeing a gel-like substance on the toilet papar....What the heck??? I'm telling myself it's scar tissue dissolving and leaving my body, but I just dreamed that up with no rational basis what-so-ever.  Anyone else have something similar or an actual explanation?

June 

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  • Barb5454
    Barb5454 CSN Member Posts: 125
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    June

    I'm 2 years post treatment and I still get that. It's part of the radiation side effects. When I have "accidents" that is what  it is. I was told because the radiation inflames that area that's why there is mucus.

     

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  • mp327
    mp327 CSN Member Posts: 4,440 Member
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    June

    This has happened to me before and it always freaks me out, even though I know it's related to the proctitis that I suffer from.  I think it becomes part of the norm for some of us, but I would advise you to mention it to your doctor at your next follow-up. 

    Martha

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  • mxperry220
    mxperry220 CSN Member Posts: 496 Member
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    First Two Years

    I also, had occasionall mucus discharge for the first two years post treatment.  After two years I did not notice any discharge.  I am now 6 plus years post treatment.

    Mike

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  • lilou
    lilou CSN Member Posts: 23
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    JUNE

    HELLO ,  I THINK THAT IT IS ABOUT WHITES CAUSED BY THE IRRITATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANE AFTER THE RADIOTHERAPY. I HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR A FEW WEEKS AFTER THE END OF MY TREATMENT AND IT BECAME BLURRET OVER TIME.  TO DAY THREE YEARS AFTER THE END OF MY TREATMENT I HAVE STILL SOMETIMES SOME BLEEDING CAUSED BY GOING TO THE TOILET;   gOOD DAY TO YOU Smile

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  • Lorikat
    Lorikat CSN Member Posts: 681 Member
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    June!  We had a woman on here

    June!  We had a woman on here some time back that referred to the mucus as 'whale snot' LOL!  Had forgotten that....  I still have the mucus discharge occasionally at three years post tx.  The biggest problem from that is that it is sneaky and can cause a sore bottom, by chapping..

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  • lizdeli
    lizdeli CSN Member Posts: 569 Member
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    Lorikat said:

    June!  We had a woman on here

    June!  We had a woman on here some time back that referred to the mucus as 'whale snot' LOL!  Had forgotten that....  I still have the mucus discharge occasionally at three years post tx.  The biggest problem from that is that it is sneaky and can cause a sore bottom, by chapping..

    June

    I remember having that for the first couple years after treatment.  5 1/2 years now and I still have some bleeding.  Radiation was powerful and the area was damaged.  I know its scary but from all I've been told it is not uncommon.

    Liz

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