Managing side effects of Radiation Therapy

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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