The Emcyt with my first Taxotere a month ago caused violent diarrhea. We
overcorrected this with imodium  doctor's directed dosage -  and my gut
stopped working. When it began again, with explosive diarrhea, I began a
constant low-grade rectal leakage of clear fluid - and never tumbled to
the diagnosis until this morning. I awoke passing urine per rectum, and
called my urologist to tell him that I now have a rectovesical fistula;
I am a cloacal animal. With constant dependent drainage today I have a
dry bottom for the first time in a month. Cystoscopy did not show the
hole, but a cystogram next week will identify it precisely. It will not
be reparable, as of course it is in malignant tissue. If I had more time
we might think of some sort of diversion, but for now I will stick with
the indwelling, and with comfort.
      Larry