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Radiotherapy treats cancer by using high-energy x-rays which destroy cancer cells, while doing as little harm as possible to normal cells. Radiotherapy to the pelvic area may cause long-term changes in the structures and organs in the pelvic area. In a man this includes:
Parts of the digestive system may also be affected, including:
Other body parts in the pelvic area that may be affected by radiotherapy are:
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