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1 lip 2020 · A percentage of long-term cancer survivors who receive pelvic irradiation will develop treatment-related late effects, collectively termed pelvic radiation disease. Thus, there is a need to prevent or ameliorate treatment-related late effects in these patients.
30 maj 2017 · Radiation to the pelvis is a common treatment for women with gastrointestinal tract cancers, as well as cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and uterine cancer. Learn about six common side effects and how to cope with them.
25 kwi 2023 · Side effects. Some people develop side effects from radiation therapy. The type and how severe they are depend on many factors. These include the dose of radiation, the number of treatments, and your overall health. Side effects may be worse if you’re also getting chemotherapy. Below are the most common side effects of radiation therapy to ...
19 maj 2021 · Late effects of pelvic radiotherapy can negatively affect gastrointestinal quality of life and have been reported in 6% to 78% of patients. 6 These late gastrointestinal effects can include diarrhea, dysmotility, food intolerance, nutrient malabsorption, or fecal incontinence, with rare development of fistula, obstruction, or hemorrhage. 8 ...
Understanding the late side effects associated with pelvic RT is critical for developing strategies to both minimize the risk of long-term complications and improve the quality of life (QOL) of patients.
The main side effects from abdominal or pelvic radiotherapy include diarrhoea, sickness, weight loss, bladder problems and pain. You may also experience more general side effects such as sore skin, tiredness and changes to your sex life and fertility.
4 mar 2015 · Learn about the late effects of pelvic radiotherapy with Macmillan. Late effects may include changes to the bowel and bladder. This can also affect your sex life.
