Radiation Therapy Complications
Learn how your age, health condition, pregnancy, medical history and more could impact potential Radiation Therapy complications.
Alternate Names for Radiation Therapy:
Ionizing radiation
Radiotherapy
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Radiation Therapy Risk Factors
Alternate Names for Radiation Therapy:
Ionizing radiation
Radiotherapy
Possible Complications
Internal radiation can cause side effects as the radiation damages your own healthy cells as well as the cancer cells. The side effects will vary, depending on the type and location of treatment. Common side effects of radiation include, but are not limited, to:
- Fatigue
- Skin changes (redness, irritation)
- Reduced white blood cell count
- Hair loss
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Appetite loss
Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
- Previous radiation therapy
- A personal history of lupus , scleroderma , or dermatomyositis
A woman who is pregnant or could be pregnant should avoid exposure to radiation. It could harm a developing fetus.
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