Side Effects of Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer
Radiation therapy is frequently used with or without chemotherapy and surgery for the treatment of lung cancer. Short-term side effects such as skin irritation, fatigue, and inflammation of the esophagus can occur. Long-term side effects including radiation pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis, and secondary cancers should be discussed with your radiation oncologist.
Source: About.com Lung Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
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