Many patients have no side effects at all, but some patients do. Although unpleasant, most side effects from radiation are not serious and can be controlled. Other side effects happen to the treatment area. For example, after radiation treatment to the head, a kid might lose his hair . Side effects are why kids with cancer may be bald or lose weight.
Side effects depend mostly on the amount of radiation and the part of the body that is treated.
Kids should tell their doctor, nurse, or radiation therapist about any side effects. These people know ways to help kids feel better from any bad side effects. This tube is attached to a bag that holds the medicine. The medicine flows from the bag into the kid's vein. This puts the medicine into the patient's blood and drugs can then travel to all areas of the body.