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What are the side effects of radiation treatments?
The effect of radiation does not spread in your body. Breast irradiation could affect only the breast and the chest wall and a small area of the lung underneath which usually should READ MORE
The effect of radiation does not spread in your body. Breast irradiation could affect only the breast and the chest wall and a small area of the lung underneath which usually should not cause any significant consequences.
How soon does radiation cause hair loss?
Radiation does not spread outside the treated area. Hair loss could only be caused by some, but not all chemotherapy agents.
Can radiation therapy have negative effects on my kidneys?
Radiation does not affect tissues which are not in the treatment field. Breast radiation does not have any significant effect on the kidneys. Systemic chemo or immunotherapy might, READ MORE
Radiation does not affect tissues which are not in the treatment field. Breast radiation does not have any significant effect on the kidneys. Systemic chemo or immunotherapy might, because they spread via bloodstream, so you should ask the medical oncologist about such potential effects.
Is radiation therapy recommended for breast cancer?
For stage 2 breast cancer, radiation is not needed if the breast is removed (Mastectomy). If only the cancer lump was removed, there are indications for local radiation, as chemotherapy READ MORE
For stage 2 breast cancer, radiation is not needed if the breast is removed (Mastectomy). If only the cancer lump was removed, there are indications for local radiation, as chemotherapy does not reach effectively the bed of the tumor as the blood supply would have been compromised after the surgery. Radiation will reduce the local recurrence from about 40% to about 5% or less based on the specific case, so it is very effective.
Is skin pigmentation common with radiation therapy?
After skin doses of more the 4000 cGy there can be a temporary pigmentation of the skin like a suntan, which is not harmful otherwise.
Is radiation therapy painful?
Radiation does not cause pain directly, but may cause a skin reaction similar to a sun burn, usually very mild. Radiation oncologists know how to handle that when it happens
Is diarrhea common with radiation therapy?
Bowel radiation may cause hypermotility if the intestine and diarrhea, but only if the bowel is in the radiation field and it depends on the radiation dose. Usually fiber free READ MORE
Bowel radiation may cause hypermotility if the intestine and diarrhea, but only if the bowel is in the radiation field and it depends on the radiation dose. Usually fiber free diet may help. Condition is reversible after completion of the radiation.
Is radiation a good treatment for prostate cancer?
New radiation treatments for localized prostate cancer are about 95 % percent effective with very few side effects. You need, however, to make sure that you are treated by an experienced READ MORE
New radiation treatments for localized prostate cancer are about 95 % percent effective with very few side effects. You need, however, to make sure that you are treated by an experienced doctor who has to explain to you all the treatment details and possible complications for your specific condition.
Can radiation therapy cause lung issues?
If lung tissue was involved in the radiation field, a lung inflammation may result, which may be severe, so you should contact your radiation oncologist
Should I ask about side effects at my radiation oncology consultation?
Your doctor should cover all the aspects of potential side effects during the consultation without you having to ask him. Side effects occur only in the treated tissues but depend READ MORE
Your doctor should cover all the aspects of potential side effects during the consultation without you having to ask him. Side effects occur only in the treated tissues but depend on dose and other factors. Yes, by all means, ask about any possible complication of the treatment.
