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Typical short term effects of pelvic radiotherapy:
Bladder - can cause increased frequency of urination, stinging when urinating, nocturia (needing to get up frequently during the night to urinate)
Bowels - can cause either diarrhoea or constipation, pruritis (anal irritation leading to itchiness)
Skin - possibly some reddening of the skin in treatment area (usually noticed in the natal cleft, where there is more friction between skin folds)
Nausea - infrequent for pelvic irradiation but is possible
Fatigue - levels of fatigue differ for each patient, some don't notice it whilst others can get very tired
These effects don't typically appear until about 10 days into treatment, and can usually be managed effectively. They are not permanent, and begin to subside about 10 days after the end of treatment.
Possible long term effects:
Erectile dysfunction can occur in some (not all) cases (specifically after prostate treatment)
Bladder constriction can occur, meaning the bladder can hold a lesser volume than it did prior to treatment - however this certainly does not occur in all cases. Steps are taken to minimise the chance of this occurring - it is one of the reasons patients are asked to keep their bladder fullness consistent for each daily treatment (this can be empty, moderate, or full, depending on the specific treatment).
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Why would radiotherapy prevent hot stone massage?
Radiotherapy can cause skin sensitivity, irritation, and changes in tissue texture in the treated area, making hot stone massage potentially uncomfortable or harmful. The heat from the stones may exacerbate these effects, increasing the risk of burns or further skin damage. Additionally, radiotherapy can weaken the immune system, so avoiding massage in affected areas helps prevent complications. It's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional before resuming any massage therapy post-radiotherapy.
Who invented radiotherapy?
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When did Radiotherapy accident in Zaragoza happen?
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one is inside one is outside
One of the complications of this sexually transmitted disease is an ectopic pregnancy in which a fertilized egg begins to grow in the fallopian tube rather than in the uterus (womb).?
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Can cancer burn with radiotherapy?
Radiotherapy can cause cancer but you would have to have radiotherapy non-stop through out your live but just a little bit of radiotherapy will only damage tiny bits of tissue that will repair thwm self and not cause cancer.
