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Colo-rectal cancer - Management - Radiation Therapy
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There are two types of radiation therapy.  External radiation therapy uses a machine outside the body to send radiation toward the cancer. Internal radiation therapy uses a radioactive substance sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters that are placed directly into or near the cancer.The type of radiation therapy given depends on the stage of the cancer being treated. The side effects of Radiation therapy are: Fatigue Hair Loss Skin or Rectal irritation Diarrhea Nausea Sexual problems Burning micturition |
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