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What are the side effects of radiation therapy?

My friend will have a radiotherapy. What are the side effects of radiation therapy?

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Radiation therapy can cause side effects to the location of where radiation therapy is directed. For instance, radiation therapy to the prostate can effect the nearby organs such as the bladder and rectum causing side effects such as urinary frequency and burning.