In conclusion, radiation treatment for the head and neck cancer causes significant early side effects. Many of these side effects present difficult challenges to the patients. Their recognition and treatment can
It's natural to have less interest in sex when you’re having treatment for cancer. But your sex drive will usually come back after treatment stops. Talk openly with your partner about how you can stay close. Make sure you listen to their concerns, too. What Are the Late Side Effects F...
Treatment forbreast canceris not the same for every woman. The choice of treatment depends on many factors, including the extent of spread (stage) of thecancer, the precise type of cancer(there are many different kinds of breastcancers), the overall health status of the patient, and the pat...
The biological basis of a comprehensive grading system for the adverse effects of cancer treatment. Semin. Radiat. Oncol. 13, 182–188 (2003). Article PubMed Google Scholar Kelly, M., Kolb, M., Bonniaud, P. & Gauldie, J. Re-evaluation of fibrogenic cytokines in lung fibrosis. Curr....
Like surgery, radiation therapy can be a local treatment; it affects cancer cells only in the treated area. If the area treated is broader, we say it is then a regional treatment. Rarely, the whole body is given radiation therapy for a systemic or total-body effect. Radiation can come fr...
Side Effects What to Expect What Is Radiation Therapy for Malignant Mesothelioma? Radiation for mesothelioma is a treatment using ionizing radiation. It consists of high-energy X-rays or particles. The goal is to damage the DNA of cancerous cells and kill them. This treatment can extend surv...
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells. X-rays, gamma rays, and charged particles are types of radiation used for cancer treatment. Radiation therapy kills cancer cells by damaging their DNA (the molecules inside cells that carry genetic information and...
The event, which took place on June 1st, 2024, aimed to help drive the sharing of best clinical practices and drive advancements in precision radiation therapy for the treatment of breast cancer. Bringing Together Leading Breast Cancer Experts The roundtable brought together leading breast ...
Radiationitself isn't painful, but afterward, you may have pain, fatigue, and skin rashes around the place you got the treatment. Side effects depend on where your cancer is. For example, if you’re having head or neck radiation, you may get a dry mouth. ...