Discharge after treatment

Hi HevH90ac89 and welcome to MacMillan and the group.

I had chemoradiation for my cervical cancer spread into my vagina, and discharge is very common after this treatment-it can continue for some time. I had it and still have it despite ultimately having my vagina removed but I’ve been advised that it’s normal by my doctor. 

I’d recommend giving your CNS a call just to get some reassurance about it-have you had a check up recently with your consultant? I’d assume you’ll have a scan maybe coming up soon too to check how you’ve responded to treatment? I hope it’s nothing to worry about-I was reassured by my doctor that it was ok, because I was bothered about it too.

Sarah xx

Thank you Sarah for your prompt response. It it reassuring to hear from you that it is common for discharge to continue for some time after treatment.  I have a PETscan due in about a month’s time and I spoke to m my consultant about 3 weeks ago who didn’t seem to be too concerned, but as this was the initial symptom I had before I was diagnosed it’s of particular concern.  Thank you for the advice, I think I will contact my nurse just to be in the safe side. 

I can understand why you’re concerned when it was one of your initial symptoms-it was for me too, so I know the worry! It can last for weeks after treatment, but I spoke to my consultant, and later spoke to my gp and neither were concerned at all. I hope it’s the same for you, but make that call to put your mind at rest.

Sarah xx

Thank you Sarah