AI Article Synopsis
- A 63-year-old man with recurring rectal cancer underwent high-dose-rate intraluminal brachytherapy, receiving a total of 24 Gy.
- Following the treatment, he experienced significant relief from anal pain and bleeding symptoms.
- Although he eventually died from liver metastasis, he maintained the ability to evacuate his bowels up until his death.
Article Abstract
A 63-year-old man with recurrent rectal carcinoma was treated with high-dose-rate intraluminal brachytherapy (6 Gy x 4). After treatment, anal pain and bleeding were greatly improved. He died as a result of liver metastasis, but he was able to evacuate the bowels until death. bowels until death.
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