Anal cancer side effect

You need to speak to the radiologists when you are next in - they will have something they can give you to help. When I had my radiography I was a bit sore and they gave me some stuff and it worked pretty much overnight. 

Thank you. 

Dear Rup

My bum got very sore during radiotherapy and the colorectal nurse gave me Flaminal Forte cream and Polymem dressings which helped enormously. Sitting in a cool sitz bath every day was very soothing. Do ask your nurse or oncologist to look at your bum so you can be given the right creams etc!

Hi Rup

Like others have said when you have your next session ask for some creams and get them to look at your skin. I have 3 different creams for different areas. I don't know which hospital you are under but my radiotherapists check with me every session how i am and give tips etc and I have a weekly appointment with a more senior therapist where she has a look. Don't know if you are female or male or what your home situation is but couple of tips they gave me were to ware mens baggy boxers which helped and when you are at home if it's possible let your skin breath. I also find sitting in the bath helps but they told me not to do that for to long as it drys your skin out which you don't want. Also ask about pain relief, I take paracetamol it takes the edge off but they will be able to prescribe something stronger if you need it. Xxx

Hello Rup

You have already been given good advice, I would just underline keeping your treating team up-to-date with how you are feeling and not just dressings and cream but pain too.  You may well need to start on stronger painkillers that the standard over-the-counter medication you can buy, so don't leave it too long if the pain starts building up.

And just count off those days.

Irene xx

Thank you for your useful advice. Rup

Thank you - counting the days!

Water wipes really helped me great for wiping and sometimes i would just place one on my bits because they are nice and cold