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I do not remember feeling do bad. I did use the BRATT diet for a couple of weeks to quell the colon issues. Banana, Rice, Applesauce, Tea, and Toast. Allow yourself to rest. I had three weeks for that then back to the chemotherapy. You will start feeling better. Remember that your body is really being beat up big time and it will take time to get back to normal.

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Thank you, @ejrdevries for responding to my questions. I'm not having too much problem with digestion or bowel problems. Fortunately. Yes, my body was beat up big time like you said so I've been trying to pay attention to what my body tells me. That has meant more time at home and rest and I've been feeling more energy with every day.

I decided I will call my radiation oncologist next week and ask a few questions. One of the questions is about the bumps I have developed on the top of my forearms and my lower legs. These bumps are itchy and not at all in the area where I had radiation which was the pelvis. I've read up on this bit and it could be something called radiation dermatitis. I've been using moisturizing lotion and Benadryl (at night) and that helps. I'm wondering if there is something else I can do and how long this will last. Did you have anything like this?