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Q: will radiation therapy cause baldness or hair loss and what are the side effects

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PJ Hamel, Health Guide
8/ 8/12 9:45pm

Hi, Juvy - Thankfully, radiation doesn't cause hair loss. Please read our radiation FAQS, and our radiation side effect FAQS, for lots of good information. Good luck - PJH

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Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide
8/ 8/12 10:26pm
Radiation can cause hair loss where it is applied. We are assuming your question is about radiation for breast cancer, not radiation to the head. Reply
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By juvy reyes— Last Modified: 08/08/12, First Published: 08/08/12