August 15, 2023
1. What are the common side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
The common side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy for lung cancer include:
The common side effects of lung cancer radiotherapy include radiation pneumonia, fever, decreased white blood cells or platelets, and local skin burns.
The common side effects of lung cancer chemotherapy include nausea and vomiting, decreased white blood cells or platelets, hair loss, fatigue, and systemic soreness. Although radiotherapy and chemotherapy for lung cancer have certain side effects, most of these side effects can be prevented and treated.
2. How to deal with the common side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
Common gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea during radiotherapy and chemotherapy only require symptomatic treatment. Patients with decreased platelet or white blood cells after bone marrow suppression are treated with platelet or white blood cell elevation. During the radiotherapy process, clothing should be loose and soft to reduce friction on the local skin. Do not apply ointment locally without authorization.
