The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

Thank you for being a part of the Cancer Survivor Network community. Survivors and caregivers like you have played a unique role in fostering an online environment that encourages connection among those needing support, community, and education. On May 28, the Network will be discontinued. More details are available here . If you have any questions, contact CSNSupportTeam@cancer.org. Thanks again for the support you’ve provided each other over the years. We remain committed to supporting you in other ways throughout your cancer journey.

Biopsy Pain

Scubajoe
Scubajoe CSN Member Posts: 39 Member
in Anal Cancer #1

Hey guys,

   So i had my Biopsy Tuesday and the pain is nt bad until I have a bowel movement;  Then it REALLY hurts.  How long before this goes away?

 

Thanks

 

Joe

 

Like Care

Comments

  • Mollymaude
    Mollymaude CSN Member Posts: 431 Member
    #2
    Scubajoeto

    It gets better slowly, I would guess it took about six weeks for me to feel healed. That irradiated tissue doesn't heal as easily. Also could part of your pain be from rectal spasms? It might be worth trying a muscle relaxer to see if that helps ease pain. I stumbled on that solution by accident when I was having a lot of pain like 10 months out. I couldn't figure why pain would come and go. Bowel movements set the spasms off for me. I have had 3 biopsies since treatment and am going to ask that unless there is something really suspicious to please not biopsy!

    Like Care

Discussion Boards