10 Radiation Symptoms
Article Sources
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- 2. 'Radiation Therapy Side Effects.' American Cancer Society | Information and Resources About for Cancer: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, Skin, www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/radiation/effects-on-different-parts-of-body.html
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Skin Damage
Radiation dermatitis is often a side effect of radiation therapy. This can leave the skin swollen, sensitive, red or darkened. It's important to manage the effects of dermatitis to protect the skin in the long term.
The radiation medical team will provide information on skin best practices. After the radiation therapy ends, the skin might still feel sensitive, dry and flaky. Peeling is a common symptom of radiation dermatitis.2‘Radiation Therapy Side Effects.’ American Cancer Society | Information and Resources About for Cancer: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, Skin, www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/radiation/effects-on-different-parts-of-body.html
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