What are the possible side effects associated with radiation therapy?
The side effects of radiation treatment vary from person to person and depend upon the treatment dose and the part of your body that is being treated. Typically, there are two types of side effects: acute and chronic. Acute side effects occur around the time of the treatment and go away within a few weeks of finishing. Chronic side effects may take months or years to develop and can be permanent. The most common side effects are fatigue, skin changes, loss of appetite and hair loss to the area being treated, but, again, this is dependent upon the area being treated. Be sure to tell your physician or radiation therapist if you begin to experience any type of side effect.
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