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If you're worried about
your upcoming radiation

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therapy, that's
understandable.

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Being diagnosed with
cancer and needing

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treatment can
be overwhelming.

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To help ease your mind,
focus on how radiation

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therapy will help control,
cure, or ease symptoms of

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your cancer, so you can
spend more time doing the

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things you enjoy.

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Knowing what to expect
from treatment can also

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help you feel less anxious
and better prepared.

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Here are the facts behind
some common concerns about

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radiation therapy.

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How will I feel
during treatment?

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Chances are, you'll
feel some fatigue during

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radiation therapy.

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You may also have other
side effects, like skin

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problems or certain
physical changes.

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These depend mainly on
which part of your body is

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being treated.

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Now for the good news:
Your healthcare providers

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are well-equipped to help
you handle many common

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side effects.

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So, talk with them before
your first treatment.

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They'll tell you what to
expect and how best to

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manage it.

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Is radiation therapy safe?

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Yes!

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Radiation therapy has been
safely used for many years

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to treat cancer.

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Know that precautions are
in place to protect you,

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your healthcare providers,
and your loved ones.

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These safety measures
depend on the type and

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amount of radiation
therapy you get.

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Your care team will tell
you what to do based on

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your specific
treatment plan.

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If you have any
questions, ask away!

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What will life be
like after treatment?

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Truth is, it may take a
few weeks or months for

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you to recover.

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But over time, most-if not
all-side effects will go

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away after treatment.

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So, take it easy and
be kind to yourself.

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After treatment, you
may also have some late

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effects.

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These can pop up
months or years later.

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They depend on the type
and dose of your radiation

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therapy.

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They may include things
like bone loss, joint

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problems, trouble with
memory, or rarely, a

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second cancer.

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If you're worried about
such things, tell your

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care team.

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They can help you cope
with any emotional and

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physical changes.

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And remember this: The
benefits of radiation

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therapy often outweigh
its possible risks.

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Still have questions
or concerns?

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Your care team
is here to help.

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Get in touch to learn
more about what you can do

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to make sure your cancer
treatment goes smoothly.