Side effects of bladder radiation

    • Genitourinary - Bladder: Patient management

      Navigating Challenging Bladder Cancer Conversations: An Introduction. Like other “below the belt” cancers, bladder cancer can be uncomfortable to talk about because it can cause changes in intimate parts of the body, such as embarrassing symptoms, urinary function and one’s sex life and sexuality.

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    • [DOC File]Possible Side Effects of Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin ...

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      §3.309 Disease subject to presumptive service connection. (a) Chronic diseases. The following diseases shall be granted service connection although not otherwise established as incurred in or aggravated by service if manifested to a compensable degree within the applicable time limits under §3.307 following service in a period of war or following peacetime service on or after January 1, 1947 ...

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    • [DOCX File]A Letter from Marilu Henner and Michael Brown

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      Side effects are hematological with decreased blood counts in 10-30% of patients. Worsening of pain (a ‘pain flare’) may occur following administration and prior to pain relief. Radionuclide therapy can be combined with external beam radiation and can be given more than once.

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    • Genitourinary - Bladder: Patient education

      Radiotherapy can cause inflammation of the bladder. This may cause increased frequency and discomfort or a burning sensation when you pass urine. Occasionally you may see some blood present in your urine.

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    • Side Effects of Radiation Therapy | Cancer.Net

      onset of side effects 1-2 weeks Urinary side effects: You may experience feeling like you need to urinate more often or urinating more often, especially at night. Feeling that you haven’t completely emptied your bladder, pain and burning when urinating, reduced strength of …

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    • [DOC File]“Side effects,” you say

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      Swelling and redness at the site of the medication injection or area of previous radiation. Sores in the throat or stomach. Diarrhea. Hepatitis which may cause yellow eyes and skin. Allergic reaction which may cause rash, low blood pressure, wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling of the face or throat

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    • [DOC File]RADIATION THERAPY ONCOLOGY GROUP

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      The bladder is consistently larger than it was at simulation and may affect the accuracy of the treatment plan. The patient reports feeling that they have a full bladder, but unable to urinate large volumes.

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    • [DOC File]Red M

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      6.13.1 Side effects expected from radiation therapy include: Fatigue, diarrhea, rectal irritation, urinary frequency and dysuria, loss of pubic hair, darkening of skin …

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    • [DOC File]Radiotherapy to the Bladder

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      • Sore bladder, rectum, or vagina: If your bladder is sore and you have to urinate more often, you should drink 2 quarts of water each day. If your rectum is sore, you should ask the radiation therapist for some ointment. You may have a discharge from your vagina, or your vagina may feel sore.

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    • [DOC File]§3

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      However, scientists believe that being exposed to too much radiation can cause harmful side effects, including causing a new cancer. The (insert type of scan, e.g., PET, CT) that you will receive in this study will expose you to extra radiation that is equal to about (insert estimate, e.g., 2 year’s worth) of background radiation.

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