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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What are the risks of stopping radiotherapy halfway?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a tumor in the uterus, and I was admitted to the hospital last month, and successfully uterus, fallopian tube, lymph nodes were removed. The biopsy report came after a week. It says a tumor involving more than 50 percent of the myometrium's thickness, lymphovascular space invasion ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry for your predicament. It is indeed difficult time due to pandemic. Ideally there should not be any gaps in the treatment, since gap results in increased chances of disease recurrence. I would advise to continue the treatment, however considering the pandemic, t... Read Full »