Hi rioa21,
Thank you for responding to my post.

I am 1/2-way through my treatments and, so far, I have not had any harsh side effects, the kind you describe in your post. I am on the chemo pump, not pills, so I have 2 rounds of chemo, my 2nd starts on the 23rd. I have had 15 radiation treatments, with 15 more to go. When did the burns and damage to your skin begin? I have been using Aquaphor cream since the start of my treatment, as well as some lidocaine cream to help with the rectal discomfort. I realize that the effects of treatment are cumulative, and that my side effects can worsen, but I insist on remaining positive and hopeful that once my treatments stop, I will have nothing but smooth sailing from there on out! My husband and I booked a cruise to Japan and China for November 2025, and I have every intention of being on that ship, sipping wine on my balcony, enjoying the ocean breeze and feeling that all is right in my world! 🙂

Wishing you a merry and a happy!
Hugs, Angelika