“How long does it take for your body to recover from radiotherapy?”
I am a 39 year old female. I want to know how long does it take for your body to recover from radiotherapy?
3 Answers
You are young so your recovery period is short, four to six weeks.
Usually a couple weeks
Dear 39-year-old female,
In general, the effects of radiation therapy can lag behind the treatment course, for approximately1-2 weeks thereafter. After this lag period, symptoms should start to dissipate, albeit slowly. However, every patient is different, with unique recovery rate. In addition, other factors, such as the site treated, and receipt of concurrent chemotherapy with radiation, may influence the rate of recovery from the effects of radiation.
I hope that the explanation herein provides an adequate response.
Sincerely,
Dr. EB
In general, the effects of radiation therapy can lag behind the treatment course, for approximately1-2 weeks thereafter. After this lag period, symptoms should start to dissipate, albeit slowly. However, every patient is different, with unique recovery rate. In addition, other factors, such as the site treated, and receipt of concurrent chemotherapy with radiation, may influence the rate of recovery from the effects of radiation.
I hope that the explanation herein provides an adequate response.
Sincerely,
Dr. EB
