Finished rad treatment monday just a few questions

Hi Denise!
Congrats on being finished with your treatment! I'm so happy you are done. About the issues you are having, I think it's too early to expect things to be normal and what you are dealing with are just continued side effects from the treatment. My rad onc told me to expect it to take about 3 weeks for some of my issues to subside--that was about right for some things. If anything is a real concern to you, the best thing to do is make a phone call to your rad nurse or onc nurse and tell them what's going on. They can then relay info to your doc. Just remember, your body has been through a lot, your intestines are cranky right now, and it's only temporary! Hang in there!

So glad to hear from you Denise!
Congrats on finishing the treatments! Now its time to start healing. I pray it goes quickly for you.

I agree with the the others, I would call in to MD and inform them of the nausea and mucous stools. They may be able to try some other meds that might work better for you. Please try and get in fluids as the diarrhea can contribute to dehydration. There is a gatorade that contains protien that I drank after finsihing treatments, protien helps with healing.

Are you taking any antidiarrheal, like immodium? I found that usually taking one after a loose stool would usually check the diarrhea, a few times I needed 2 a day. This did not cause constipation for me but slowed things down.

I know you have had a very rough journey but the end is approaching. For me on day 9 after the last radiation treatment was the turning point. The day before was still having alot of burning with the bowel movements and on day 9 it decreased to minimal and then healing went very quickly.

Hang in there, a day at a time and listen to your body. I am sooo glad the treatments are finished for you. Youre in my prayers and thoughts.

Big HUGS!!

Randy

mxperry220 said:

Mucous is Normal
I had mucous discharge for several months after treatment. I wore women's panty liners on my butt side for several weeks after treatment. I was constantly blotting with TP. I do not have any discharge now. I am 3 years 3 months plus post treatment. I did not have any nauseous issues. It will get better with time. Unfortunately with this type cancer one does not feel clean during the healing process which can take several months. I take 3 immodium daily and still have 2-3 BMs daily. Prior to treatment my norm was 1-2 BMs daily. Hang in there.
Mike

Mucous is normal
I am 1 year and 5 months post treatment and still have some mucuous though it is almost completely gone now. In the beginning, i also had a lot and remember looking at it always wondering and hoping that it was not anything bad, a sign of some sort that things are not resolved. But, they did and it goes away. If not completely, it should for the most part. I have 1-2 BM's a day and think that is good news as it keeps your tract clean and flowing.. would not want to have anyting that could irritate in there for too long. It will all get better... all the best to you!!!

Denise
So happy for you your all done.Now you got to heal in about 2 weeks you well be so much better.And if you need to take immodiumi .I still take it i have been out of treatments about 15 months .You need rest. You have been going every day for treatments .And that wears you out .I take a nap when i need it .Sometimes i over do it and it wears me out .When you start getting rested and stronger .Start taking some walks that really helped me .It not going to much longer you will be feeling so much better.Call you Dr maybe they will have to give you something stronger for your nausea.And i had mucus too that is normal .Take care....Shirley

liznparadise said:

Hello,
This is my first day on the survivors network. I finished my treatments for anal cancer 3 months ago. The mucus stopped for a time then returned. I was concerned that it meant the cancer wasn't gone, but saw my Dr.s and was told I had long term effects from the radiation. I think everyone reacts a little differently to the tx and I'm sure age plays a part (I'm 65). I also have the stiffness, etc. but I'm grateful I'm still here, so will exercise and try to watch my diet to help with symptoms. Thank you to all who have written in. It does help to hear other survivor stories!

Hi liznparadise
Love your name! Sorry you have to be here, but glad you found us (that's our 'welcoming' motto).

Glad you're doing well - it's such a relief to have the treatments over. With me, the mucous didn't start till about six months out, then continued for over a year. It's all but gone now (over 3 1/2 years out).

I hope you continue to get better each day. You did it! Congratulations!