Common Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
... How will radiation therapy affect my skin? During your treatment, radiation must pass through your skin. You may notice some skin changes in the area exposed to radiation. Your skin may become red, wa...

Radiation Therapy Side Effect - Diarrhea
... How will radiation therapy affect my bowel function? The lining of the bowel is very sensitive to radiation and may become inflamed (a condition called enteritis) during treatments. Radiation may also...

Radiation Therapy Side Effects: Nausea and Vomiting
... Will radiation therapy make me nauseous? Radiation treatment may cause nausea (a sensation often leading to the urge to vomit). If nausea occurs, it usually happens from two to six hours after your tr...

Radiation Therapy Side Effect: Hair Loss
... How will radiation therapy affect my hair? Hair follicles are very sensitive to radiation, and your treatments may cause you to lose your hair. Most patients will notice hair loss within the treatment...

Radiation Therapy Side Effects: Esophagitis and Mucositis
... Will radiation therapy make my mouth or throat hurt? The lining of your esophagus (food pipe) is sensitive to radiation and may become inflamed and sore during treatments (a condition called esophagit...

Radiation Therapy''s Side Effect on Appetite
... How will radiation therapy affect my appetite? Radiation therapy may cause you to lose your appetite. However, it is important to continue following good nutrition practices even if you don''t feel l...

Radiation Therapy''s Effect on Bladder Function
... How will radiation therapy affect my bladder function? The lining of the bladder is sensitive to radiation and may become inflamed (a condition called cystitis) during treatments. Your treatments may ...