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What is a common side effect of radiation therapy to the head?
What is a common side effect of radiation therapy to the head?
- Fatigue
- Hair loss (correct)
- Pain
- Anemia
Which type of radiation therapy skin effect involves melanin rising to the surface, causing hyperpigmentation of irradiated skin?
Which type of radiation therapy skin effect involves melanin rising to the surface, causing hyperpigmentation of irradiated skin?
- Erythema
- Dry desquamation
- Edema
- Mild erythema (correct)
When do skin reactions due to radiation therapy usually begin?
When do skin reactions due to radiation therapy usually begin?
- 2-3 weeks after starting RT (correct)
- 1 month after starting RT
- Immediately after starting RT
- 2-3 days after starting RT
Which type of hair loss is more common with higher doses of radiation?
Which type of hair loss is more common with higher doses of radiation?
What can cause hyperpigmentation and then dry desquamation in irradiated skin?
What can cause hyperpigmentation and then dry desquamation in irradiated skin?
Which side effect of cancer treatment may lead to fatigue if left untreated according to the text?
Which side effect of cancer treatment may lead to fatigue if left untreated according to the text?
What is the term for the more severe skin reaction that may involve wet skin and potential sores during radiation therapy?
What is the term for the more severe skin reaction that may involve wet skin and potential sores during radiation therapy?
Which type of bone damage can occur after radiation therapy to the head or neck, characterized by pain and exposed bone, usually in the mandible or jawbone?
Which type of bone damage can occur after radiation therapy to the head or neck, characterized by pain and exposed bone, usually in the mandible or jawbone?
What is the main reason for lethal tissue damage due to ionization within DNA during radiation therapy?
What is the main reason for lethal tissue damage due to ionization within DNA during radiation therapy?
Which medication is often used for the prevention of acute dermatitis during irradiation and for burns treatment?
Which medication is often used for the prevention of acute dermatitis during irradiation and for burns treatment?
What is the condition characterized by the failure of bone tissue to heal for at least 3 months after radiation therapy to the head or neck?
What is the condition characterized by the failure of bone tissue to heal for at least 3 months after radiation therapy to the head or neck?
What is the purpose of giving radiation therapy before surgery?
What is the purpose of giving radiation therapy before surgery?
What is the term used for radiation therapy administered during surgery?
What is the term used for radiation therapy administered during surgery?
What are the three categories of side effects caused by radiation therapy on tissues and organs?
What are the three categories of side effects caused by radiation therapy on tissues and organs?
What are acute effects of radiation therapy?
What are acute effects of radiation therapy?
Why is it important to protect nearby normal tissues during radiation therapy?
Why is it important to protect nearby normal tissues during radiation therapy?
Which term describes fatigue experienced by many people undergoing radiation therapy?
Which term describes fatigue experienced by many people undergoing radiation therapy?
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