Three different means of diminishing discomfort during radiation therapy of the gastrointestinal tract are demonstrated and discussed: 1. Use of the smallest possible treatment volumes in medically well developed regions with good possibilities for follow-up of all patients. 2. Regular consultations, with advice concerning food intake and dental hygiene 3. Use of the drug sucralfate, which may improve tolerance against the radiation-induced damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa.
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Franzén, L., Hellsing, U., Henriksson, R., & Littbrand, B. (1988). Managing side-effects in radiotherapy with regard to the gastrointestinal tract. Recent Results in Cancer Research. Fortschritte Der Krebsforschung. Progrès Dans Les Recherches Sur Le Cancer, 108, 127–133. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-82932-1_16
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