Late radiotherapy symptoms.

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Finished treatment in March and have had ongoing bowel incontinence. I saw my oncologist last week who advised I am now in remission Raised hands however my symptoms suggest the radiotherapy may have caused my symptoms and have I considered a stoma ? Has anyone else had experience of this , is it possible to rectify without surgery , if not how to I learn to live with a stoma ? 

  • Hi  

    Im sorry you are having problems, obviously im not a doctor but I would have thought it a bit soon, my oncologist told me it takes a good year to recover from treatment. Im coming up 11 months post treatment and ive had a couple of accidents in the last 2 weeks and some near misses. A lovely lady on here called  had an elective stoma and im sure as soon as she sees your post she will be able to give you some advice regarding stomas. Sending hugs. Xx

  • Thank you so much. I think because I have cauda equine as well they think a stoma is more likely. 

  • Hi Sue m

    I had my stoma operation prior to starting my chemoradiation in July.

    Bungle1 mentioned Irene, who shared experiences and gave me great information prior to my operation.

    If I can support you in any way please let me know.

    Macmillan also has a stoma support group, who were very supportive when I had queries.

    Such great news about the remission.

    Ally xx

  • Thank you so much. Hugging