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Diagnosed Radiation Proctitis, IBS. Survived Ovarian, Lung Cancer With Radiation. On Niacin Treatment. Cure?
Hello.........I am a cancer survivor ...ovarian and lung....no chemo in either case but the ovarian required radiation treatments.. I have been diagnosed as having radiation proctitis but I also have been told I have IBS....I have bouts of diahrea , no constipation. Doctor has me on a niacin treatment....should be solve m y problem??
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
Hi, let us hope for the best, It is the metastasis of the cancer cells, to the rectum, and there is every possibility of further spread. But time will solve your problem, The present treatment may be suffecient for the present, when ever you get exacerbation of the symptoms you consult your dictor for treatment.
Avoid taking spices, junk foods, and oily foods. Thank you.
Avoid taking spices, junk foods, and oily foods. Thank you.
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