Internal Radiation

Side effects are problems that can happen as a result of treatment. They may happen with radiation therapy because the high doses of radiation used to kill cancer cells can also damage healthy cells in the treatment area. Side effects are different for each person. Some people have many side effects; others have hardly any. Side effects may be more severe if you also receive chemotherapy before, during, or after your radiation therapy.

Talk to your radiation therapy team about your chances of having side effects. The team will watch you closely and ask if you notice any problems. If you do have side effects or other problems, your doctor or nurse will talk with you about ways to manage them. 

Depending on the part of your body being treated, you may have the following side effects:

• Skin changes
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea
• Hair loss in the treatment area
• Mouth problems
• Nausea and vomiting
• Sexual changes
• Swelling: Hands and Feet Swelling
• Trouble swallowing
• Urinary and bladder changes (See: Exercise To Speed Recovery Of Urinary Control)

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