How do you cope with severe radiation burns and fatigue during anal cancer treatment?

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CS

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14 days ago

I was diagnosed with Stage 2 anal cancer on August 14th of this year. I am currently undergoing chemo and 6 weeks of radiation monday through friday. I have had to stop radiation treatment twice so far due to the severe pain from the burns. I live in an upstairs apartment and I can barely walk up and down the stairs and the fatigue is out of this world.

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Managing radiation burns and extreme fatigue during treatment can be incredibly challenging, and many patients in this community have found relief through various comfort measures like gentle skincare routines, rest strategies, and working closely with their care team on pain management options. Consider reaching out to your radiation oncologist about burn treatments or temporary breaks when needed, and don't hesitate to share your experiences here - this community understands the unique difficulties of anal cancer treatment and can offer practical tips that have helped them through similar struggles.

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CA

Community Member

14 days ago

Managing radiation burns and extreme fatigue during treatment can be incredibly challenging, and many patients in this community have found relief through various comfort measures like gentle skincare routines, rest strategies, and working closely with their care team on pain management options. Consider reaching out to your radiation oncologist about burn treatments or temporary breaks when needed, and don't hesitate to share your experiences here - this community understands the unique difficulties of anal cancer treatment and can offer practical tips that have helped them through similar struggles.

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