Managing radiation toxicity abdominal pain and cramping

Authored by Nina Sanford, published on 2026-04-17 07:54:58.0

How Dr. Nina Sanford, Associate Professor and Chief of Gastrointestinal Radiation at UT Southwestern manages abdominal pain and cramping after radiation therapy (RT). Originally posted on YouTube 'Managing Toxicity from Radiotherapy to Upper GI Cancers (esophagus, pancreas, liver)' by Dr. Sanford. 

  1. Abdominal Pain & Cramping (timing-driven)
    • Abdominal pain after RT
      • Inflammatory / ulcer pattern
      • Spasm / cramping (wave-lite)
      • Enzyme insufficiency?
      • Pain control - Caution
tosprivacyBritish Society of Gastroenterology practice guidance on the management of acute and chronic gastrointestinal symptoms and complications as a result of treatment for cancerNational Cancer Institute Radiation Enteritis