Radiation to the Abdomen: What you should know - 07/2024

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Radiation to the Abdomen: What you should know

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Abstract

This handout describes the most common side effects from radiation to the abdomen. It includes guidelines for treating or coping with nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, stomach discomfort, difficulty with urination, and skin reactions.

Author

Radiation Oncology

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2010

Revision Date

07/2024

Print Abstract

General Subject

Cancer

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Therapeutic Procedures

Specific Subject/Keyword

Abdomen

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Nausea

Radiation

Radiation Therapy

Side Effects

Skin

Languages

English

Record ID

3771