In the following pages we have listed the side effects which may occur. It is important to remember that no one person will have more than a few of them, and some people will not have any at all. As radiotherapy affects people in different ways, it is difficult to predict exactly how you will react to your treatment.
Some people have only mild side effects while for others side effects are more severe.
Before you start your treatment the staff will discuss with you any likely side effects of the particular treatment you are having, and can give tips on how to deal with them and how they can be treated. Being aware of side effects in advance can help you to cope with any problems, should they arise. Most side effects of radiotherapy disappear gradually once your course of treatment is over. Tiredness You may find you feel very tired while you are having radiotherapy and for some time afterwards. This does not always happen and some people find they can drive themselves to the hospital and continue working throughout treatment.