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What are effects of radiation for breast cancer on the body? short and long term.
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See below: Short term effects include fatigue and radiation dermatitis (like a bad sunburn). Long term effects may include heart (if radiating the left breast) or lung damage, though these are rare. Also rare, is another tumor called sarcoma in the field of radiation. This can occur more than 20 years after radiation.
Answered 8/2/2018
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Varies: Short term effects include fatigue and possibly some minor discomfort and skin changes. Long term effects include skin changes, increase risk of lymphadema, and a low risk of developing a second malignancy.
Answered 8/2/2018
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