what are the side effects of radiation for brain cancer?
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['Headaches.', 'Hair loss.', 'Nausea.', 'Vomiting.', 'Extreme tiredness (fatigue)', 'Hearing loss.', 'Skin and scalp changes.', 'Trouble with memory and speech.']
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Headaches may also be side effects of spinal cord tumors, pituitary gland tumors, upper throat/nasopharyngeal cancer , as well as non-Hodgkin lymphoma, advanced-stage lung cancer and primary brain lymphomas.
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When the dose is high enough, ionizing radiation causes two types of harm to humans: direct tissue damage and cancer. Direct tissue damage happens when enough molecules are broken apart that the cells simply can no longer function. This can lead to radiation burns, radiation sickness, organ failure, and even death.
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['Skin irritation, ranging from redness to blistering and peeling.', 'Changes in skin color.', 'Hair loss in the area being treated.', 'Damage to saliva-making glands and teeth when treating cancers near these structures.']
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['Skin problems, ranging from redness to blistering and peeling, in the area the radiation passed through.', 'Nausea and vomiting.', 'Diarrhea.', 'Fatigue.', 'Low blood cell counts.']
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The signs symptoms of brain tumors depend on their size, type, and location. The most common signs symptoms include headaches; numbness or tingling in the arms or legs; seizures; memory problems; mood and personality changes; balance and walking problems; nausea and vomiting; or changes in speech, vision, or hearing.
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The side effects of radiation therapy may include fatigue, diarrhea, urinary problems, and vaginal scarring or dryness.
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Exposure to very high levels of radiation, such as being close to an atomic blast, can cause acute health effects such as skin burns and acute radiation syndrome (“radiation sickness"). It can also result in long-term health effects such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
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['Fatigue (tiredness)', 'Loss of appetite.', 'Skin changes in the area being treated, ranging from redness and hair loss to blistering and peeling.', 'Low blood counts.', 'Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (these are more common if radiation is given to the belly)']
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When a person is diagnosed with a brain tumor, changes in behavior and thinking occur in most patients at some point during their treatment. Changes in behavior may include mild memory loss, mood swings, or intense emotional outbursts.
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['a lump or dent on the head.', 'bruising or swelling on the head.', 'headache.', 'confusion or disorientation.', 'dizziness.', 'nausea or vomiting.', 'loss of consciousness.', 'clear fluid or blood running from the nose or ears.']
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Some symptoms can be quite general. These include headaches, vision problems, and mood changes. Seizures and personality changes can also signal the presence of a brain tumor. If a person notices any early symptoms of a brain tumor, they should speak to their doctor for a thorough diagnosis.
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['Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain.', 'Neurological: dizziness, irritability, drowsiness, increased intercranial pressure due to cerebral oedema, and headache.', 'Dermatological: rash or desquamation (peeling skin)', 'Coma and death.']
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Side effects Exposure to high radiation levels can have a range of effects, such as vomiting, bleeding, fainting, hair loss, and the loss of skin and hair. However, X-rays provide such a low dose of radiation that they are not believed to cause any immediate health problems.
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['cancer.', 'seizures.', 'headaches.', 'depression.', 'attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)', 'dizziness.', 'weight gain.', 'birth defects.']
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April 10, 2012 -- Getting frequent dental X-rays appears to increase the risk for a commonly diagnosed brain tumor, a new study finds. Exposure to ionizing radiation -- the kind found in X-rays -- is the biggest known environmental risk factor for largely non-malignant meningioma brain tumors.
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['Death by suffocation.', 'Loss of consciousness.', 'Nausea.', 'Severe headaches.', 'Fatigue.', 'Memory problems.', 'Lack of coordination.']