Yes! This has been the worst part for me. My oncology gynecologist said this fairly common with vaginal radiation. He recommended a vaginal dilator.....and some women can use hormone creams (I cannot due to having endometrial cancer.)
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dragin asked a questionColorectal (Colon) Cancer
Has anyone experience the sticking/softening/thiness of skin of the vaginal area organs as a result of radiation?
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carm
over 8 years agoHello, I am an oncology/end of life nurse who specializes in gyne cancers. This is a common occurence with radiation. Vaginal dilators like the Cool Water Cones are great, and we recommend them often, Gracenow is correct. The lining of the vaginal vault is a mucosal lining and it is delicate, very delicate, so it is succeptible to a lot of damage from radiation. Check into the cones and consult your oncologist, they should be able to give you a vaginal dilator. We always had them on hand. Best of luck, Carm.
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