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Anal Cancer
Formalin applied to treat chronic radiation-induced hemorrhagic proctitis
October 6th, 2005
Formalin could be applied to treat chronic radiation-induced hemorrhagic proctitis. According to recent research from France, "This prospective study evaluated the efficacy and safety of local formalin application in chronic refractory radiation-induced hemorrhagic proctitis. All patients were treated under anesthesia by direct application of 4% formalin to the affected rectal areas. The study included 33 patients (17 women) and was conducted between January 1994 and December 2001." "There were 11 anal cancers (33%), 11 prostate cancers, 9 cervical or endometrial cancers, 1 bladder cancer, and 1 rectal cancer. The mean number of daily rectal bleeds...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-10-06)
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