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What are the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy?
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Too many!!!!: Chemotherapy may cause hair loss, nausea, vomitting, diarrhea, mouth sores, low blood counts, severe infections, kidney damage, nerve damage, liver damage, heart damage, memory changes, constipation, skin rashes among other side effects.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Numerous: The type of chemotherapy (which specific drugs) determine the side effects. The location of radiation - that is, what body part is receiving radiation - determine side effects of radiation. You should always speak to your physician about the specific regimen recommended for your type of cancer.
Answered 7/7/2015
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