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Mom has become allergic to potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, dairy, nuts, etc. face swells, rash, blurred vision. could radiation for cancer cause this.
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Not likely: Some authors have suggested an association between radiation therapy and allergies. I think the jury is still out.
Answered 11/11/2013
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