Treatment

Hi Happyforager2 , yes cetraben is a very similar type of cream as the QV & aquamax so hopefully it’ll do the trick

Nicola 

Happyforager2

I have just thought of something else; some time ago a member on the forum recommended using coconut oil wipes after using the loo.  I did, and I also bought an eye-wateringly expensive bottle of lotion specifically for cleaning the anal area.  One day I was round at my daughter's and didn't have my loo supplies and I used some Aldi baby lotion that was on the cupboard shelf.  It was very soothing and I bought my own - 89p a bottle and it contains coconut oil, AND it doesn't sting!

Irene xx

Hi, that is a good tip! I had a salt (just table salt) bath every night of the 6.5 weeks I was having chemoradiation and my consultant was always surprised at the skin response so I swore by that!

Hi Sammy1973 thank you for replying, im only at my 3rd day, im here now waiting, my appt is at 1o'clock, im keeping myself as positive as i can, although i am ready at any moment for things to change, we keep moving forward 

 Irene75359 thats brilliant thank you for the idea, I'll give it a go, the nurses yesterday have given me some soft, non woven wipes/cloths to clean down there although most of my tumour is on the outside and rather large so wiping of anything is a real no go at the min

 Nikki65 thank you 

 Hope22 ive been using epsom salts but its really handy to know the alternatives, thank you 

Hi Forager,

I was using peri-bottles before treatment even started as my poor rear end was so sore. My team had nothing to offer, I'm sorry to say. A friend recommend Balneol lotion, which is expensive, but a few drops on a (non-scented!) baby wipe, patted gently, worked for me. Later my husband installed a bidet attachment on the loo which was a game-changer. Highly recommend if they're available in the wilds of North Wales!

Hope your first week is going well!

Hugs

Suz