Chemotherapy can temporarily cause hair loss, nausea and vomiting, bruising easily, and a susceptibility to infections. Is the use of high energy rays to damage cancer cells so the stop reproducing or growing. After radiation treatments, patients may become fatigued, and the skin near the treatment area may become discolored, itchy, and sensitive. Some patients have a dry, sore throat for a short while after treatment. Yes, for some lung cancer patients, one of the options may involve a clinical trial.
Clinical trials are studies conducted with the consent of patients to evaluate a new treatment.
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