After radiation side effects?
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 6:33 pm
I was dx in July with low rectal cancer and I'm finishing up my last three treatments of chemo/radiation. My xeloda dose is low (1000mg 2x day) so I'm tolerating that we'll, the radiation has been hit or miss, I'm doing IMRT and just started the cone down and my bowels are worse then ever, also a lot of burning in that area. The dr gave me a cream for the burn and I have mess for the diarrhea but I try not to take them so I don't go the other direction.
My main issue is about how long after finishing the radiation should I expect to have these bowel side effects? I'm trying to eat bland and not go out often but its generally hard and I'm hoping to go back to work soon
Thanks
My main issue is about how long after finishing the radiation should I expect to have these bowel side effects? I'm trying to eat bland and not go out often but its generally hard and I'm hoping to go back to work soon
Thanks