What are the common side effects of radiation therapy for skin cancer?
    Radiation therapy for skin cancer, although effective in treating cancer, can cause a number of side effects, especially to the treated area. These side effects generally fall into two categories: early and late.   Early side effects:   •         Skin irritation:    This is the most common side effect, often manifesting as redness, itching, dryness, scaling, peeling, sunburn-like appearance, swelling and tenderness. Severity may vary depending on dose and area treated.   •         Hair loss:   If the treated area includes hairy skin, temporary or permanent hair loss may occur.   •         Fatigue:    Feeling tired and lacking energy is a common side effect, especially during treatment.   •         Skin darkening:    The treated area may become darker than usual after treatment.   •         Infection: ...

 
 
Comments
Post a Comment