Again it takes time but much of the energy comes back, albeit slowly. The effects vary according to the field of radiation exposure. Some long term effects include lung fibrosis, gastrointestinal problems, neurological problems, osteoporosis, and thyroid function problems. With modern treatments, true complications are rare. Radiation to the mouth area can destroy salivary function.
Radiation can lead to increased risk for developing other types of cancer.
Reference Links Peripheral Neuropathy - see the PN page for the scoop. More in the Coping Books section. Tips from the queen of lymphoma visualization Dianna Hinnrichs. She also has a remission visualization . The Hodgkin's Survivors Mailing list is now Long Term Survivors .