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Side Effects of Radiotherapy Done By: Akshat Rai (Diarrhea (Radiotherapy…
Side Effects of Radiotherapy
Done By: Akshat Rai
Diarrhea
Radiotherapy to the stomach, pelvis, and abdomen may cause Diarrhea
Hair Loss
Radiotherapy can cause Hair loss as this therapy damages cells that grow quickly, such as those in hair roots
Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and Vomiting can occur after radiation therapy to the stomach, small intestine, or parts of the brain. The risk of Nausea and Vomiting depend on how much radiation you are getting, and whether you are also having chemotherapy
Mouth Changes
Radiation therapy kills Cancer cells and can also damage healthy cells, such as those in the glands that make saliva and the soft moist lining of the mouth
Fatigue
Fatigue from Radiotherapy can range from a mild to an extreme feeling of being tired.
Skin Changes
Radiation therapy causes skin cells to break down and die.
Sexual and Fertility Changes
Sexual and Fertility changes can happen when people get radiation therapy to the pelvic area. For women, this includes radiation to the vagina, uterus, or ovaries. For men, this includes radiation to the testicles or prostate. Many sexual side effects are caused by the scar tissue from radiotherapy
Throat Changes
Radiotherapy to the neck or chest can cause throat changes.
The risk of getting throat changes depend on how much radiation you are getting during your therapy
Urinary and Bladder Changes
Urinary and Bladder problems may occur, when people get radiation, in near the prostate or bladder. The therapy can harm the healthy cells of the bladder and urinary tract. Which can cause ulcers, inflammation, and infection
Hand and Leg Changes