Use of vaginal dilators following radiation therapy to the pelvis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37453
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4002
- Available Online
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Radiation to the pelvis is used to treat cancer of the cervix, ovary, vagina, vulva, endometrium (uterus), bladder, rectum and anus. This booklet is for people with vaginas who are going to have, or who have had, any type of radiation to the pelvis. Pelvic radiation can cause side effects, including narrowing and shortening of the vagina. This booklet explains how to prevent and manage this narrowing and shortening using a vaginal dilator. A vaginal dilator is a tube that is inserted into the v…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (30 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pelvic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Self Care
- Vagina
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pelvis--Cancer--Radiotherapy--Complications
- Self-care, Health
- Vagina
- Abstract
- Radiation to the pelvis is used to treat cancer of the cervix, ovary, vagina, vulva, endometrium (uterus), bladder, rectum and anus. This booklet is for people with vaginas who are going to have, or who have had, any type of radiation to the pelvis. Pelvic radiation can cause side effects, including narrowing and shortening of the vagina. This booklet explains how to prevent and manage this narrowing and shortening using a vaginal dilator. A vaginal dilator is a tube that is inserted into the vagina much like a tampon. This booklet explains how pelvic radiation affects the vagina, side effects of radiation to the vagina, and the importance of dilating. Information about dilators, breathing during dilation, steps for dilating, vaginal lubricants, and common questions and possible concerns is included. A list of resources is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4002
