Hello, I just joined. I have got pelvic radiation disease after rectal cancer. I had my rectum removed and am having a stoma on the left side. I developed a parastomal hernia. It is very painful, and together with stenosis in my intestines, bladder, and sexual organs, my quality of life is not good.
Is anybody else having problems with pelvic radiation disease and a stoma?
I don't have that problem, but I just wanted to welcome you to the group and say I am sorry you are going through so much right now. It sounds horrible.
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It sounds like you are having a bad time. I'm sorry I can't be much help, as I'm not familiar with that particular problem, but I'm sure someone else will chime in. In the meantime, welcome to our group. This is a great place for support and advice.
Terry
Welcome to the site!
I'm sorry you are struggling. I don't have specific advice beyond urging your doctor to give you back some quality of life.
Yep. I don't have my colostomy due to the cancer, but the radiation. I also have other pelvic issues (girlie ones), a kidney died from radiation, and I have chronic radiation enteritis. But…the chemo and radiation kept me from dying from stage 3 cancer - so as much as some of these “side effects” suck, I'm still grateful.
