A proposed tailored investigational algorithm for women treated for gynaecological cancer with long-term gastrointestinal consequences
ConclusionWomen with gastrointestinal symptoms after cancer treatment benefit from a systematic management approach. After excluding disease recurrence, a proposed investigational algorithm and the oncology team includes FBC, U&Es, LFTs, thyroid function test, vitamin B12, vitamin D, a hydrogen methane breath test and a SeHCAT scan. If rectal bleeding is present, iron studies, flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy should be performed. Patients with normal investigations or symptoms not responding to treatment require gastroenterology input.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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