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Does radiation damage the bladder and ureter?

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Potentially possible: Radiation cystisits( urin. Bladder inflammation ) canpotentially happen, similalry of the ureters from readiation therapy to the neighbouring pelvic organs/abdominal, organs though they will be protected from unnecessary exposure with the filters.

Answered 7/11/2018

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