Hi Lo,

Although I had a different cancer to ŷou, (rectal) I did have pelvic radiotherapy so possibly some of my experiences will be similar to what you could experience too. 

As you probably know from reading about radiotherapy, it is painless and the sessions tend to be very short

I didn't notice any physical changes for about 3 to 4 weeks in to the sessions, but then the effects started to build up and I experienced diarrhoea, burning pain when going to the toilet (when passing urine and diarrhoea) I also suffered from burnt skin around my bottom. 

The hospital provided medications and cream to help with all these symptoms. I was also given dilators to use to help keep my vaginal walls from adhering together (for future smear tests, physical relationship etc) 

Although these symptoms did cause me pain and discomfort, they seemed to disappear very rapidly soon after their peak. 

As Kim as said, I wouldnt have any qualms about having the treatment and I'm also due to have another few sessions on some suspect nodes in my abdomen which I know will cause side effects, but I'm willing to take these on, hoping they'll benefit me longer term. 

I hope my post has been more helpful than scary. Please let us know how you go on.

Jo x

Hi Lo,

Although I had a different cancer to ŷou, (rectal) I did have pelvic radiotherapy so possibly some of my experiences will be similar to what you could experience too. 

As you probably know from reading about radiotherapy, it is painless and the sessions tend to be very short

I didn't notice any physical changes for about 3 to 4 weeks in to the sessions, but then the effects started to build up and I experienced diarrhoea, burning pain when going to the toilet (when passing urine and diarrhoea) I also suffered from burnt skin around my bottom. 

The hospital provided medications and cream to help with all these symptoms. I was also given dilators to use to help keep my vaginal walls from adhering together (for future smear tests, physical relationship etc) 

Although these symptoms did cause me pain and discomfort, they seemed to disappear very rapidly soon after their peak. 

As Kim as said, I wouldnt have any qualms about having the treatment and I'm also due to have another few sessions on some suspect nodes in my abdomen which I know will cause side effects, but I'm willing to take these on, hoping they'll benefit me longer term. 

I hope my post has been more helpful than scary. Please let us know how you go on.

Jo x