Medical Radiation Side Effects

Radiation therapy - Mayo Clinic

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Radiation therapy side effects depend on which part of your body is being exposed to radiation and how much radiation is used. You may experience no side effects, or you may experience several. Most side effects are temporary, can be controlled and generally disappear over time once treatment has ended. Some side eff… See more

Radiation Therapy Side Effects - NCI - National Cancer …

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Radiation therapy has side effects because it not only kills or slows the growth of cancer ...

Side Effects of Radiation Therapy | Radiation Effects on …

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Common general side effects of radiation therapy Fatigue. Fatigue is feeling tired physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s very common for people with cancer and... Skin problems. …

Side Effects of Radiation Therapy | Cancer.Net

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Radiation side effects: Symptoms and management

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How to alleviate side effects Fatigue. Hair loss. Skin changes. Mouth and throat changes. Bowel and bladder changes. …

Side Effects of Radiation Therapy - What You Need to …

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Early and late side effects may include any of the following: Fatigue or loss of energy Pain in the area of the body that is being treated Skin changes such as a sunburn …

X-rays: Overview, side effects, risks, and more - Medical …

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Exposure to high radiation levels can have a range of effects, such as vomiting, bleeding, fainting, hair loss, and the loss of skin and hair. However, X-rays provide such a low dose of...

Radiation Health Effects | US EPA

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Radiation Health Effects Acute Radiation Syndrome from Large Exposures. A very high level of radiation exposure delivered over a short period of... Radiation Exposure and Cancer Risk. Exposure to low …

Long-Term Side Effects of Radiation Therapy - Verywell …

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Blood-related cancers such as acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), and acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) are a rare side effect of radiation therapy, most …

CDC Radiation Emergencies | Possible Health Effects of …

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Short-Term Health Effects of Radiation Exposure and Contamination Acute Radiation Syndrome Radiation sickness, known as acute radiation syndrome (ARS). Cutaneous Radiation Injury (CRI) …