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- Managing Radiation Therapy Side Effects Fact Sheets
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Diarrhea
What to do when you have loose stools (diarrhea) during radiation treatment.
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Hair Loss
What to do when you are experiencing hair loss during radiation treatment.
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Mouth or Throat
What to do when your mouth or throat hurts during radiation treatment.
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Sick to Your Stomach and Throwing Up
What to do when you feel sick to your stomach during radiation treatment.
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Sexuality and Fertility Changes in Men
What men can do about changes in sexuality and fertility during radiation treatment.
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Sexuality and Fertility Changes in Women
What women can do about changes in sexuality and fertility during radiation treatment.
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Skin Changes
What to do when you are experiencing mild skin changes during radiation treatment.
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Urination Changes
What to do about changes when you urinate during radiation treatment.
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Weak or Tired (Fatigue)
What to do when you feel weak or tired (fatigue) during radiation treatment.
Managing Radiation Therapy Fact Sheets
From the National Cancer Institute
Radiation Therapy Side Effect Series has practical steps and advice to help you manage nine (9) side effects from radiation therapy, so you feel better during treatment.
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