Managing side effects of Radiation Therapy

cisspublication — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 03:41:45 GMT

Radiation therapy is an important and common treatment for cancer. It uses a controlled and precise dose of radiation to kill cancer cells or damage them so they cannot grow, multiply or spread. It can also injure some healthy cells at or near the treatment area and this can lead to side effects. For ways to help you manage some common side effects of radiation therapy check out the following information:

Fatigue
Skin changes
Hair loss
Appetite loss and nausea
Mouth and throat problems
Bowel changes
Bladder changes
Lymphoedema
Sexuality, intimacy and fertility issues
Effects on sexual function and fertility

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Managing side effects of Radiation Therapy