In particular, pelvic radiation often irritates the intestinal lining and may cause diarrhea.

Vaginal cuff brachytherapy may be associated with less radiation-related morbidity than pelvic radiation.

Or it may be given externally by delivering radiation from an outside source (pelvic radiation).

Generally, the cause of the lesion is not known, however patients with a history of pelvic radiation are at higher risk.

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, enteritis, and malabsorption of nutrients are possible side effects of pelvic or abdominal radiation.

Vaginal dryness in women and erection problems in men (with pelvic radiation).

Surgery alone or surgery combined with pelvic radiation is typically used to treat vaginal cancer.

Women who have been treated with pelvic radiation face an increased risk of developing the disease.

Or, if a woman needs pelvic radiation, it may be possible to move her ovaries surgically out of the radiation field and preserve her fertility.