Radiation therapy to the pelvis can be used to treat gastrointestinal cancers, such as anal cancer and rectal cancer.
Because the anal canal and rectum are so close to a woman’s sexual organs, side effects from pelvic radiation can affect women’s sexual health. Here, I’ll answer common questions about sexual side effects from pelvic radiation for anal and rectal cancer patients, and how women can manage their sexual health after...
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Sexuality is part of living a fulfilling life, but sometimes a cancer diagnosis or treatments can affect desire, arousal or sexual function...
Around 5,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with anal cancer each year, which is often treated using radiation therapy.
Although radiation therapy can be effective in treating the cancer, it often causes side effects, including changes to patients’ sexual health. This is especially true for women. But many anal cancer patients are unaware that radiation therapy may be the reason for these changes, or they’re too embarrassed...
Cancer treatment often requires patients to make changes to their daily routines or lifestyle habits. But just how much do you need to change...
A growing number of adults under age 50 are facing colorectal cancer, and while cancer at any age brings lifestyle changes, these changes...
A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event that affects many aspects of your life. Often priorities shift, roles and relationships change...
Sexual problems are one of the most common long-term side effects that cancer patients face. In a survey of MD Anderson cancer patients, almost...
Cancer treatment and sexuality can be awkward to discuss, but opening the lines of communication can make a big difference for patients and...
Terri Woodard, M.D., says her practice at MD Anderson hasn't yet produced any babies.
But that isn't her only measure of success....