Can bladder cancer cause anus and testicle pain?
Patient: My husband has a bladder cancer and is schedule for operation next 2 weeks. According to his ct scan the cancer has not spread to other parts of his body. My query is why is my hussband experiencing pain in his anus and testicles. Is that has something to do with his cancer. He is just taking strong pain killer. After the operation will the pain go away. His bladder will be remove . Thank you and God bless, Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing in.The nerve supply to urinary bladder, rectum and testis are closely related. These nerves originate in the lumbar segments of spinal cord which is in the lower back. There must be a nerve getting stimulated or irritated due to the bladder cancer which is also supplying the anus and testis. This might be causing pain to be felt.Surgery for urinary bladder removal is a major surgery and recovery might take some time. However, the severe pain will improve but mild pain might persist for a few weeks till the surgical wound heals completely. In 3 months time after surgery the wounds should be healing well and his pain will likely improve. The testis pain should disappear by then. Please do not worry.