Stage 4 rectal tumor - chose no tx having constipation taking lax everyday. Past week even taking Lortab for stomach pain diarrhea with lots of bloody mucous and matter that looks like meat. Has hospice but not seeing the doc now. Wonder what this diarrhea and severe stomach pain means
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Bloody diarrhea in stage 4 rectal cancer patient means worsening of rectal tumor. Rectal tumor, without chemotherapy, grow in size and invade blood vessels. This causes blood in stools and diarrhea. It can spread to stomach and cause stomach pain. So possibility of worsening underlying rectal tumor is more for these symptoms. Hope I have solved your query. Thanks.