Pain after chemo radiotherapy

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I finished my 5 weeks of radiotherapy with chemo tablets last Wednesday and was very relieved! Since then I have had constant pain in my rectum like there are knives cutting me with every BM. As I aSlight frownneeding to go at least 8:9 times a day there is little relief . I was told it is as a result of the rectum being burnt and that it will heal in time. Has anyone else had this and how long did it lasSlight frown I have another two weeks before I start chemo infusions which having read about on here can have bad side effects as well. Slight frown

  • Hi, I hope you don't mind me commenting on this, I just wanted to find out any answers as I can pass the information on to my husband.

    Any tips on how to deal with the pain etc would be great. I know I am not the one going through it I hate seeing my husband in so much pain. X 

  • Hi Doris58 I had no problems with chemo/radiation back in 2029, but wanted to respond to bump your post back to the top. Have you spoken to your nurses? I have always found mine to be the best source of information. Good luck.

  • Thanks, I spoke with them and have an appointment today to see someone . I was just wondering if this was a common side effect for others. X

  • I hope you get something to help. I can’t imagine how painful that must be. I’ve heard of others suffering burns from radiotherapy. Good luck.