How long do radiation side effects last after treatment?
Most side effects go away within 1–2 months after you have finished radiation therapy.
How does radiation treatment affect the body?
Radiation therapy damages cells by destroying the genetic material that controls how cells grow and divide. While both healthy and cancerous cells are damaged by radiation therapy, the goal of radiation therapy is to destroy as few normal, healthy cells as possible.
How soon after radiation treatment do side effects start?
Reactions to the radiation therapy often start during the second or third week of treatment. Or, they may last for several weeks after the final treatment. Some side effects may be long term. Talk with your treatment team about what to expect.
What are the Common side effects of radiation therapy?
Loss of appetite
What are the pros and cons of radiation treatment?
Pain in the breast doesn’t decrease with time can be a sign.
What are the long term effects of radiation treatment?
your skin might look darker than it was before in the treated area – as if it is suntanned
How soon might you get side effects from radiation therapy?
The side effects of radiation therapy depend on the area of the body that receives radiation. Early side effects happen shortly after you receive radiation therapy. Late side effects can happen months to years after you receive radiation therapy. Late side effects of radiation therapy may be permanent.