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Dealing with the Side Effects of Pelvic Radiation

Name: Dealing with the Side Effects of Pelvic Radiation
Uploaded: 2019-10-08T00:00:00+00:00
Description: Leayn Flaherty, PA, discusses common malignancies treated with pelvic radiotherapy, common side effects of pelvic radiation, and diet and lifestyle modifications that impact treatment tolerance.

Published: October 8, 2019

Dealing with the Side Effects of Pelvic Radiation

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Leayn Flaheryy, PA, discusses common malignancies treated with pelvic radiotherapy, common side effects of pelvic radiation, and diet and lifestyle modifications that impact treatment tolerance.

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