Have you seen an increase in rectal spasms with short course vs long course radiation for rectal cancer?

How does your counseling about side-effects change when offering short vs long course radiation?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

The side effect profile is very different with 25/5 RT vs long course CRT. There is no question that 25/5 is “easier” to finish, because the side effects almost invariably start after the last fraction. The acute toxicity of 25/5 is after treatment and, as mentioned above, includes spa...

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Radiation Oncologist at Fox Chase Cancer Center
I haven’t seen data published comparing the ...

Radiation Oncologist at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
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Radiation Oncologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School
This is not a simple question. A bit of a data fre...

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

Yes. In a general overview of toxicity, for SCRT, I generally discuss the following with my patients. Quality: dysuria, tenesmus with small frequent stools (or mucus discharge, especially if diverted), skin reaction more rare but occurs. Timing: escalation of symptoms at 1 week post-RT with appro...

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With FFS and TNT... Standard fractions it is...

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Have you seen an increase in rectal spasms with short course vs long course radiation for rectal cancer?

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