What are the general side effects of radiotherapy?
Radiotherapy affects people in different ways, so it’s difficult to predict exactly how any one person will react – some patients have only mild side effects and for others the side effects are more severe. Most people feel tired while they are having radiotherapy, particularly if they are having treatment over several weeks (even if they are not anaemic). The cause is not understood, but people who do feel tired should balance rest and exercise.
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