Radiation therapy is a special type of treatment that cures a number of cancers. The therapy is designed to ravage and quell cancerous cells.
Although it is regarded as the best and effective remission when it comes to killing tumours, the treatment is associated with some minor side effects.
These effects range from mild to severe.
Here are some effects associated with this special treatment you ought to know as spelt out by Louise Chang, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at Emory University and attending physician at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta;
1. Skin problems
Regardless of which part of your body received the treatment, you must experience some skin problems such as itchiness, dryness, rashes for sometimes. These conditions often dissipate after a week. However, if the mentioned conditions persist, see a doctor. He or she will advise you on what to do.
2. Fatigue
This is just a mere effect that usually disappears after the treatment. Fatigue occurs due to damaged cells caused by the radiations.
3. Head and neck
If the treatment has been administered on your neck or head, you are likely to experience headaches, mouth dryness, mouth and throat sores, swallowing problems and nausea. The good news is that they usually disappear after sometimes.
4. Chest problems
This is specifically common in people who have received the treatment on the chest. Among the chest complications include cough, fever, swallowing glitches, shortness of breath and breast sores.