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Chemoradiation: Anyone had combination of chemo and radiation?

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Sep 5 8:26am | Replies (10)
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@shelleymac

@amyb5 thanks for sharing. It is encouraging to hear that 13 years later you are able to answer my questions :). I imagine the skin where you had your radiation was very tender as well, can you tell me how raw I should anticipate being? Any ideas to help with easing symptoms? I am so happy you are well!

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cookercooker | @cookercooker | Sep 4 9:01pm

Well, yeah. Still raw. The skin is very thin and although the radiation was focused on my anus it went through my uterus and vagina. That progressed into vaginal stenosis:( Makes it next to impossible to have a pap smear without knocking me out. This situation progressed over the years.
When I had my total hysterectomy for my uterine cancer 13 years later, the surgeon noted he had a really difficult time of it.
I was on dilaudid (sp?) for several weeks after the radiation so I could pee.You'll have to ask your oncologist or GP what you can use to salve the area.
Wish I could offer a miracle cure.

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