Radiation therapy treatscancerby using high-energy waves to kill tumor cells. The goal is to destroy or damage the cancer without hurting too many healthy cells.It is given over a certain time period; it can be given around the time of surgery or chemotherapy. It can also be used to ease...
HEAD & neck cancer treatmentCANCER radiotherapyXEROSTOMIAPAIN managementQUESTIONNAIRESObjective: The present study explored the oral side effects of radiation in patients with head and neck malignancies. Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 60 patient...
Radiation not only kills or slows the growth of cancer cells, but it can also affect nearby healthy cells, which can lead to certain side effects. Oftentimes, patients experience mild side effects from radiation therapy and are able to continue their normal routines. The side effects of ...
Oral mucositis is a side effect of cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is estimated to affect nearly 400,000 people per year in the US and is characterized by intensely painful sores in the mouth that can cause difficulty talking, swallowing, and eating. Pain from oral...
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Sexual side effects related to radiation therapy are most common in women receiving treatment to the pelvic area. Radiation to the pelvis causes: Damage to the ovaries.The amount of damage and whether it's permanent depends on the strength and site of your radiation treatments. ...
The severity and timing of side effects can vary widely during cancer treatment. Different types of treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, may cause different side effects. The purpose of this section is to provide you with initial information about cancer treatment, potential side effects,...
Taste changes from cancer or chemo treatments Hair loss Weight gain Early menopause A higher risk of infections Bleeding Diarrhea Medicationsand other therapies can help ease many of these side effects. Loss of Appetite Radiation, chemo, immunotherapy, some hormonal therapies, and even some pain meds...
Side-effects of treatments for locally advanced prostate cancer Locally advanced prostate cancer (LAPC) is a clinical diagnosis whereby the tumour has extended beyond the prostatic capsule with no evidence of nodal or d... KM O'Connor,JM Fitzpatrick - 《British Journal of Urology International》 ...
Currently there is no consensus as to the most appropriate treatment for LAPC . Common treatment options include hormonal therapy, radiation therapy (RT) or a combination of both (Fig. 1). Hormonal关键词: locally advanced prostate cancer side‐effects treatments ...