Struggling with skin blisters

Hello, I am 15 treatments into a 28 day cycle of chemoradiotherapy to treat Anal Cancer. My skin all around my vagina and bottom is so so sore and blistered that using any hydrogel, Aloe Vera or E45 is out of the question. I am dosed up on Morphine and Oromorph for the pain but has anyone been suggested anything else that may help me in the meantime for healing before it all starts again on Monday?

 

A rather desperate lass of 36. Thanks.

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  • Hi Ricaroo - you poor thing - I'm sorry to hear this. I had this same treatment nearly 7 years ago.  I can't suggest any creams but I kept the soreness and blistering to a minimum by keeping the area aired and by not sitting on it at all - so keeping the blood flowing in that area.  In fact I didn't sit down at all for the whole of my treatment - I would lie on my side instead.  You could also ask them for some Installagel - its meant for internal soreness but it might work.  Incidentally I just popped onto this group after a long absence - keep going with the treatment - even when it's painful.  It works.  Good luck. x

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  • Hi Ricaroo - you poor thing - I'm sorry to hear this. I had this same treatment nearly 7 years ago.  I can't suggest any creams but I kept the soreness and blistering to a minimum by keeping the area aired and by not sitting on it at all - so keeping the blood flowing in that area.  In fact I didn't sit down at all for the whole of my treatment - I would lie on my side instead.  You could also ask them for some Installagel - its meant for internal soreness but it might work.  Incidentally I just popped onto this group after a long absence - keep going with the treatment - even when it's painful.  It works.  Good luck. x

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