For quick, practical tips on coping with nausea, click here . Radiation treatment effects normal cells while damaging cancer cells. Sometimes this effect on normal cells and tissues can cause pain and discomfort. Skin dryness, difficulty swallowing or skin sores may occur. Your radiation therapy nurse can recommend a program to care for your skin to alleviate these reactions.
Fatigue can be a disabling side effect of cancer, cancer treatments and dealing with pain.
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