Radiation Therapy
Radiation
therapy may cause patients to become very tired as treatment continues. Resting is important, but doctors usually
advise patients to try to stay as active as they can. In addition, when patients receive radiation therapy, it is
common for their skin to become red, dry, and tender in the treated area. Other side effects depend on the area of the
body that is treated. If chemotherapy
is given at the same time, the side effects may be worse. The doctor can suggest ways to ease these
problems.
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