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What are the side effects of radiation therapy for a women at the age of 60 suffering from uterine cancer?
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Discuss with doctor: Hello - there are several possible side effects from pelvic radiation. It varies by type of radiation, radiation field, duration of radiation, and it also varies from person to person. The most common are bowel disturbances, and diarrhea is quite common. Good luck.
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