Patients manage gastrointestinal symptoms following pelvic radiotherapy, indicating varied advice value from practitioners.
At least 1 year after pelvic radiotherapy, gastrointestinal symptoms which have an adverse effect on the quality of life may be more common than generally reported. Patients found that advice from doctors and alternative practitioners was equally valuable. Dietary manipulation was generally unhelpful for gastrointestinal symptoms after pelvic radiotherapy, although the role of eliminating raw vegetables may benefit from further evaluation.
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