Other causes of mucus-related proctitis include infections (sexually transmitted infections among them). Some people develop radiation proctitis during prostate and other pelvic-area cancer treatments ...

Urologic cancer burden has globally increased amid population growth and aging. Routine use of advanced imaging modalities has increased the early detection of these tumors, and together with ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause proctitis and anal discomfort ... Treatments for colon and rectal cancer can include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy. Colon cancer ...

Radiation therapy for prostate cancer can cause short-term side effects such as diarrhea, urine changes, and more. Long-term side effects such as urinary and bowel problems may also occur ...

Traditionally, men who chose radiation therapy for prostate cancer undergo radiation for weeks or even months. But now, in certain cases, it can be completed in less than a week. Prostate cancer ...

Original Medicare Part A covers radiation therapy received as an inpatient in the hospital, Part B covers radiation therapy received as an outpatient in a clinic, and Part D may cover oral ...

All types of radiation become less intense as they travel further away from the radioactive material. This is because the particles or rays become more spread out. The thicker the substance ...

The investigation of other topical agents in the management of DC and proctitis, however, is still required, as a significant proportion of UC patients still do not obtain clinical improvement ...

Comparison of laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation with percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma involving specific sites: A ...