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Q: What are the side effects of radiation and suggestions for dealing with them.
Lee, it seems as many women as receive radiation, there are that many different side effects! As Maria said, common ones are soreness (like a sunburn; sometimes worse, with actual raw patches), and fatigue, which seems to build as you go along. Some women also report their breasts grow hard (like a "microwaved bagel," one of my friends said); and somereport their skin tanning. Both the hardness and the tan fade. And then, some women (I was a lucky one) have no side effects at all... Best of luck, Lee - PJH
Hello Lee,
Fatigue and skin irritation are common side effects of radiation treatment. For more in-depth information and to find out about ways to help cope with these and other side effects, see:
Radiation 101: Your Guide to Radiation
http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/coping-with-treatment-1497-5.html
Best of luck. - MG
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