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Q: What are the side effects from external radiation?

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Jay Motola, Health Pro
7/16/12 12:10am

The most common side effects from radiation are urinary frequency, urgency and hematuria. Bowel side effects can also be seen including frequency, urgency , blood in the stool or diarrhea.  Fatigue is also commonly reported by patients. 

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By chuck— Last Modified: 07/16/12, First Published: 06/30/12