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Does radiation affect normal healthy tissues?

April 26, 2017affect healthy normal radiation tissues

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Does radiation affect normal healthy tissues?

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Radiation does effect normal cells temporarily. This is why acute side effects from radiation such as skin irritation can occur. However, healthy tissues can generally repair the DNA damage. This is also the reason why the acute side effects are largely temporary.