Long-term complications of pelvic radiotherapy
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Complications following pelvic radiation are frequently under-reported and inadequately addressed. This overview examines the nature and the intensity of complications encountered by cancer survivors; it focuses specifi cally on gastrointestinal and vaginal complications, and the problems surrounding the methods of recording and assessing toxicities. Peer reviewed. (Submitted: 2010-08-30, Accepted: 2010-10-11) South Afr J Gynaecol Oncol 2010;2(2):62-65
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