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Is it normal to have a sore throat after radiation beam therapy to the neck?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: This is a common side effect from radiation treating head and neck cancers.
Answered 8/29/2018
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Yes: The neck is small and the throat is right there. So radiation will go through the throat and cause soreness. There should be medicines that can help.
Answered 9/6/2018
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Yes: Did the doctor have you sign a consent form? You need to know what effects are common before treatment.
Answered 6/26/2018
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