RT for Colon, Rectum and Anus Cancers Side Effects less likely - RTAnswers

Fatigue

Skin changes

(mainly for anal cancers)

Loose stools / diarrhea

Frequent urination

Cramping

Reduced blood counts

short term

Itching

Nausea / bloating sensation

Skin redness

Hair loss in the treatment

area

more likely RT for Colon, Rectum and Anus Cancers Side Effects less likely

long term

Urgency of bowel

movements

Frequent bowel

movements

Loose stool / diarrhea

Increased urinary urgency

Blood in stool

Swelling of legs (if groin

areas are treated)

Blood in urine

Bone pain / joint

stiffness

Second cancer formation (rare)

*Larger bubbles show higher likelihood of occurrence. This list doesn't represent all of the possible side effects. Please talk to your doctors about your specific diagnosis.

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