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There are many acute side effects of radiation therapy such as it is not suggested for `pregnant women to use radiation therapy because; it can damage cells of developing baby. It is also... |
There are many acute side effects of radiation therapy such as it is not suggested for `pregnant women to use radiation therapy because; it can damage cells of developing baby. It is also not used for all cancer treatments. Sometimes if precautionary measurements are not carried out then it will kill nearby healthy cells.
The other acute side effects of radiation therapy includes, vomiting, diarrhea, hair loss, skin burn, sterility, anemia etc. sometimes Acute side effects of radiation therapy may result death of patients.
Acute side effects of radiation therapy may happen due to lack of technical, ethical and legal responsibilities. These responsibilities are carried out by radiographers and physicians.
The radiation therapy is widely used to treat brain cancer and neck cancer. Sometimes-acute side effects of radiation therapy may happen due to wrong radiation doses suggested by physicians.
Some radiation therapy includes use of sensitizers which is an innovative therapy used in radiation therapy. The sensitizers are used as catalyst in radiation therapy to reduce cancer cells. However, sometimes due to lack of knowledge of sensitizer doses it may result in acute side effects of radiation therapy.
Radiation therapy is useful for cancer treatments. The radiation doses will depend on the location, type and stage of cancer. Study suggest that about 75 percent patient are cured by radiation therapy. It is also used to reduce tumor pain.
Acute side effects of radiation therapy may be visible after few days of radiation therapy. These side effects may include skin reactions and skin irritations. Sometimes it may cause mouth and dental problems. Radiation therapy can cause bladder and fertility problems. Sometimes it can create digestive problems. These side effects of radiation therapy may be visible at abdomen or chest areas. Low white blood cells are also common side effect of radiation therapy.
Physicians keep some precautionary measurements to avoid, acute side effects of radiation therapy. This is necessary for proper cancer treatment and reducing cancer cells. Sometimes radiation therapy is used in combination of other therapies, thus, precautions are necessary to reduce acute side effects of radiation therapy.