“What are the side effects of thyroid cancer radiation treatment?”

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“What are the side effects of thyroid cancer radiation treatment?”

I will have radiation treatment for thyroid cancer. What are the side effects of thyroid cancer radiation treatment?

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**Irina Grosman** Radiation Oncologist Old Bridge, NJ · Accepted Answer

Irina Grosman Radiation Oncologist Old Bridge, NJ

Possible sore throat and skin irritation.

**Dr. Jose David Gamez** Endocronologist (Pediatric) Edinburg, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jose David Gamez Endocronologist (Pediatric) Edinburg, TX

Excellent question, this should be discussed with your doctor.

**Dr. Arnold Herskovic** Radiation Oncologist Grosse Pointe, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Arnold Herskovic Radiation Oncologist Grosse Pointe, MI

It depends on the situation, but skin reaction like a sunburn, hypothyroidism, problems swallowing.