what are side effects of radiation for breast cancer
Fatigue. Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of radiation therapy for breast cancer. Fatigue may be caused by anemia, poor appetite or depression. It may also be related to toxic substances that are produced when cancer cells break down and die.adiation pneumonitis. Radiation pneumonitis is an uncommon side effect of radiation therapy for breast cancer. It may occur a few weeks to several months after radiation treatment. It occurs more often in women who receive methotrexate and 5-fluorouracil (Adrucil, 5-FU) at the same time as radiation therapy.