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How long will someone's fatigue and feeling badly last after radiation treatment?

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It is the most : Common effect, but occurs in fewer than 50%. Most affected get better in 2 to 4 weeks. Inexplicabbly, 1-2% endure for months.

Dr Moran Celayes agreed

Answered 5/27/2019

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