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skin sensitivity
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Nov 14, 2003 - 4:56 am
I was diagnosed with anal cancer in May 2002. I went through chemo and 6 weeks of radiation. My skin is very sensitive now where the radiation burns were. I haven't found any underwear that doesn't cause irritation and I still have to wear loose pants. Is this a problem for anyone else? Does anyone know if this sensitivity should eventually go away? |
Joined: Dec 2003
I hope you see this. I would suggest you try "jockey" underwear. I was in the same situation and for a while was wearing what I call "chic boxers" - found them at Target stores. Once I seemed healed more, I went back to Jockey. YOu might also try looking for "boy cut" jockey underwear. I have some of these and they are great.
I too still where loose pants and I hate panty hose. My guess is eventually it should be better.
Are you still using any cream? Like Eucerin?
good luck
Joined: Mar 2004
Don't know if you are male or female, but I know what it is to have those burns (female) After radiation, my tx was sitz bath 4x/day, I was painted with gention violet 1x/week for six weeks. After every trip to the bathroom, I had to apply aquaphor cream....it soothed the burns well.
I also had to use vaseline gauze to my female area. And I didn't wear underwear for a whole month. That's just me. And it worked for me....I didn't go out much at that time, so