Hi all - hope you are doing ok.
i finished my 5.5week radiotherapy and chemo 2 days ago. I have a weak bladder too so have to wear incontinence pads. I am struggling to find underwear that I can wear to stop the irritation on my skin (my bottom and groin) - any suggestions would be greatfully accepted. Thankyou.
Hi Gurtie919276 & welcome to the MacMillan Online Community although I’m sorry you’ve had the need to find us. It’s great to hear you’re through your treatment too!
I was lucky enough to be able to continue wearing ordinary soft cotton underwear throughout although I did wear pads too because of slight leakage post treatment. Lots of our ladies hear that have had breakdown of the skin in the groin area have sworn by men’s cotton boxers so that there’s no elastic sitting in the groin, if you make sure they’re close fitting ones they would hopefully still be able to accommodate a pad too. Hopefully some of our lovely members will be along soon to offer some advice from their personal experience.
Wishing you well in your continued recovery.
Nicola
