What You Need to Know About Pelvic Cancer Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy is a common treatment for pelvic cancers including colon cancer, rectal cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, cervical cancer,  vaginal cancer, prostate cancer, and bladder cancer. This is the first of a three-part series on pelvic radiation therapy.  In this video we are going through what pelvic radiation therapy is and the common side effects you might experience during and after radiation therapy. Videos to watch next: Exercise routine to decrease your leg lymphedema    • Exercise routine to decrease your leg lymp...   Exercise Routine for Pelvic Radiation Therapy    • Exercise Routine For Pelvic Radiation Therapy   Full lymphatic massage routine for right leg lymphedema    • Full Lymphatic Massage Routine For RIGHT L...   Full lymphatic massage routine for left leg lymphedema    • Full Lymphatic Massage Routine For LEFT Le...   ➡️ If you need more information about lymphedema, download my free e-guide, The Cancer Survivor's Guide to Lymphedema: https://bit.ly/3NLV9kQ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Hello! 00:39 - What is pelvic radiation therapy 01:38 - Skin and tissue side effects 03:38 - Bowel side effects 04:51 - Bladder side effects 05:49 - Radiation fibrosis  07:00 - Pain and limited hip mobility  07:35 - Cancer Related Fatigue 09:35 - Lymphedema ========== Courses, e-guides, and webinars: https://oncopelvicpt.podia.com  Follow me for even more content! Blog: https://www.oncopelvicpt.com/blog  Instagram:   / oncopelvicpt   Facebook:   /     Twitter:   / oncopelvicpt    ========== I appreciate your questions and comments! However, I cannot respond to personal medical questions. Remember that OncoPelvic PT provides general education and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please refer to the full disclaimer below.  Disclaimer: The content of this video is not medical advice or a treatment plan and does not replace the care of a healthcare professional. Do not use this content to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. The content of this video is in no way to be construed or substituted as physical therapy or any other type of medical advice and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. The exercises and education in this video may not be suitable or appropriate for your specific situation, so get approval and guidance from your own healthcare provider before doing anything contained in this video. Perform at your own risk. You agree to hold harmless indemnify OncoPelvic PT, LLC for any and all losses, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misuse of this video’s content. OncoPelvic PT, LLC cannot guarantee the outcome of educational content or recommendations on the company’s website, social media, or other electronic forms of communications, and OncoPelvic PT, LLC’s comments are expression of opinions only.  SyncID: MB01HQPMCFGKZW8 MB01JQEFU0ULFBI