For those who wish to be cured of their tumors, radiation therapy has always been regarded as one of the most preferred treatments. As many already know, the method called primarily as ‘radiation’ because of the act of exposing the tumor cells to high variations of x-rays in order to kill the fast spreading disease.

However, as many say, a treatment for a risky ailment can also entail a risky process. A radiation therapy complication must always be expected a few hours after undergoing the treatment. Originally, the human body should not be exposed to hazardous rays, that is, if it is healthy. On the other hand, in the case of cancer patients, there is a need for these hazards to heal. Patients, can still however get its toll on these treatments. After they undergo treatment, the cancer patient need to rest to counter the intense exposure they have just gone through.

A radiation therapy complication can be categorized into two: long-term and short-term. The length of the complication in this sense refers to how long the irregularity or side effect occurs within the patient’s body and not how long it takes before the patient experiences the effect. For long-term effects, these include hair loss and edema (an internal swelling of the tissues). At times, the therapy can also cause skin problems. As for the short term effects, these include nausea, fatigue and usual decrease in blood count (since some cells are also radiated along with cancer cells). Should any of these effects seem unusual, it is always best to consult your therapist or physician.

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