What outpatient models have proven efficacy for assessment and management of pelvic radiotherapy late effects?

Mann, Mala, Woodward, Amanda and Byrne, Anthony 2017. What outpatient models have proven efficacy for assessment and management of pelvic radiotherapy late effects? [Working Paper]. Cardiff: Cardiff University.

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Abstract

Pelvic radiotherapy has an essential role in the curative treatment plan of several cancers, but is associated with late adverse effects which may persist for years and have significant impact on social functioning and quality of life. These late effects include gastrointestinal symptoms, urinary symptoms and psychosexual symptoms amongst others. These symptoms often go unreported by patients, with the focus in busy clinical oncology settings often on disease control. However there is evidence that many gastroenterology symptoms can be managed by addressing the physiological and functional changes induced by radiotherapy, and opportunities may also exist for improving urological and sexual function. The purpose of this rapid review is to identify models of care which accurately identify patients with late toxicity following pelvic radiotherapy, and effectively manage that symptom burden. The purpose is to inform the development of local services which can most efficiently address these currently unmet needs.

Item Type:	Monograph (Working Paper)
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Medicine Academic & Student Support Service Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre (MCPCRC)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pelvic radiotherapy, gastrointestinal
Additional Information:	Report uploaded to WCRC PaCERS website: https://walescancerresearchcentre.org/pacers/
Publisher:	Cardiff University
Funders:	Health and Care Research Wales through the Wales Cancer Research Centre
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	14 February 2023
Last Modified:	14 Feb 2023 12:00
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/156123

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