Hello everyone, I'm new today and am having a lot of trouble since having chemo/radiotherpy for anal cancer. My treatment finished on 2nd January, but things aren't getting any better. I was told by every radiotherapist ad nauseam that the pain would peak in two weeks and I'd start getting better after that. Here we are three months on and things are pretty bad, I'm in a great deal of pain 24/7 and using morphine just blocks me up. I've had impaction (unbelievable agony) and now my anus is sore all the time Aching, burning stinging 24/7. Is there anyone out there with the same problems please? The OAU is useless, never giving any answers as to how to deal with this and I've started having panic attacks and high anxiety, for which I'm being treated, but no answer as to why I'm in such pain in the actual bum itself all the time. I'd like to hear from anyone with the same problem Thankyou.
Hi ,
I have linked it in . Hopefully someone with experience over on the anal forum will come by soon with experience.
Also you might find it helpful to use the search function . It’s the small magnifying glass at the top right hand . It allows you to see all the previous post that might be relevant to your situation by using “key words “.
Although they may no longer be active on the forum it can let you see how some have managed similar situations in the past .
We also have an “ask an expert section “ which I will link in for you . And our helpline staff are available on 0808 808 0000.
Take care ,
Court
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