

GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS
Gynecologic Cancer is commonly treated with radiation therapy. The technology we use and the number of treatments depends on how advanced the cancer is (stage) and what type of symptoms you have (if any).
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Gynecologic Cancer, click the link below to request a consultation with a Coastal Radiation Oncologist.
Typical Treatments
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What To Expect
Once your doctors have determined that radiation therapy may be part of the treatment plan for your Gynecologic Cancer, there will be a few steps to allow the radiation oncology team to begin treatment safely.
These include:
CT simulation
Treatment plan design (dosimetry)
Verification
Start of daily treatments
Weekly doctor visits with your radiation oncologist
Side Effects
Short term:
Side effects are usually temporary and usually go away shortly after treatment ends. Below is a list of possible side effects you might notice during your treatment.
More likely
Urinary discomfort/urgency
Ovarian failure
Loose stools/diarrhea
Fatigue
Skin redness/irritation
Less likely
Rectal urgency
Hair loss
Blood in urine
Blood in stool
Decreased blood count
Long term:
After the short-term side effects of radiation therapy resolve, others may become noticeable months or years later.
More likely
Infertility
Early menopause
Decreased vaginal secretion/dryness
Vaginal stenosis/narrowing
Loose stools/diarrhea
Rectal urgency
Less likely
Urinary frequency/urgency
Blood in urine
Bowel obstruction
Lymphedema
Hip and bone fractures
Fistula of bowel/vagina/bladder
Stricture of bowel/vagina/urethra
Secondary cancer
More Information
For more information about the diagnosis and treatment of Gynecologic Cancer, please visit the following websites:
RT Answers
https://www.rtanswers.org/Cancer-Types/Gynecologic-Cancers
American Cancer Society
https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types
Cancer.Net
https://www.cancer.net/
