Radiation Therapy

Managing Radiation Therapy Side Effects

The National Cancer Institute provides medical advice and practical tips to help you during radiation. Learn about self-care, how to feel better during treatment, medical problems to call your doctor about, and questions to ask your doctor on what to do: 

• When You Have Loose Stools (Diarrhea)
• When You Feel Weak or Tired (Fatigue)
• About Hair Loss (Alopecia): Managing Radiation Side Effects
• When Your Mouth or Throat Hurts
• About Feeling Sick to Your Stomach and Throwing Up
• About Changes in Sexuality and Fertility in Men
• About Changes in Sexuality and Fertility in Women
• About Mild Skin Changes
• About Changes When You Urinate