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Radiation therapy is the modality of treatment in cancer. A high dose of radiation kills the cancer cells or affects their development by attacking the DNA of the cells. External beam radiation and internal beam radiation are two types of radiation. Fatigue, skin changes, dry mouth, etc., are some of the side effects of radiation therapy.

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How does triple-negative breast cancer affect a woman?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Triple-negative breast cancers are less aggressive forms of breast cancer compared with other forms of breast cancer.

Can radiotherapy damage my mother’s brain at 74?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I wish your mother a speedy recovery.

Is radiaotherapy needed for lung cancer metastasis to the brain?

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How long should I undergo radiation therapy to treat follicular non-Hodgkin lymphoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the detailed history you have given.

Can aggressive treatment reduce cervical cancer by 70%?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am deeply concerned about your worries. I wish you good health and a speedy recovery for your friend.

How to treat prostate cancer in my elderly father-in-law?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Advanced prostate cancer can be physically and emotionally draining, not only for him but also for the family.

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How to treat my mother's stage II endometrial cancer?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.It depends on theextent of disease within the myometrium and endocervical extent.I hope this helps you.Thank you.

Can radiation cause fatigue and pelvic pain after a hysterectomy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniqcom. I understand your concern. What you are describing is something many patients go through after pelvic radiation, so you are not alone in feeling this way.

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How can my dad manage squamous cell carcinoma at age 48?

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I saw him about five years ago, and I have reviewed everything since.

Why did my stage 3B lung cancer spread to my spine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for sharing your concerns. I have carefully read your query and understand how distressing this situation must feel.

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