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Side afects after radiotheripy of hodkins desese?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Several organs: Common side effects of radiotherapy during and after treatment are reddening of the skin in treatment area, tiredness loss of hair in the treatment area.Other side effects of radiotherapy vary depending on which part of the body is being treated.Abdomen rx may cause nausea and diarrhoea.Radiotherapy treatment in head or neck can cause swelling and swallow difficulty, soreness. Long term 2nd ca.

Answered 2/27/2014

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