Painful sore sphincter

My mum is 83 and was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer for the past 18 months. She has had 2 single doses of radiotherapy. She has severe rectal pain that is helped by oromorph and fentanyl but she also has a continuous sore sphincter. We have tried every possible cream, both over the counter for piles and prescription but none have helped. Is this part of the symptoms and can anyone offer any advice PLEASE! 

  • I'm really sorry that nothing as helped ease your mum's sphincter Londoneast.

    As this is continuing to be an issue do be sure to let her medical team know as they may be able to provide something stronger that could help.

    I hope some of our members who have experience of this will offer their thoughts and advice to you soon but whilst you wait you're very welcome to give our team of cancer nurses a call about this next week. They're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Best wishes to you both,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator