Side effects of radiotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer

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Recently, I have been to the hospital for examination. Now I have esophageal cancer. During this period, I always feel uncomfortable in my throat. Now my condition has been controlled to a certain extent. For the side effects of radiotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer, let me introduce it to you.

Side effects of radiotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer

Side effect 1: fatigue: during radiotherapy, the human body consumes a lot of energy for self-healing. Stress from disease, daily treatment and the effect of radiation on normal cells can lead to fatigue. Most patients with esophageal cancer will feel tired after a few weeks of radiotherapy, and will feel more tired as radiotherapy continues.

Side effect 2: blood: radiotherapy almost does not reduce the number of white blood cells or platelets. These blood cells help the body fight infection and prevent bleeding. If the blood test of patients with esophageal cancer shows that radiotherapy reduces the number of white blood cells or platelets, the treatment will be postponed for one week to increase the number of blood cells.

Side effects 3: diet: side effects of radiotherapy for esophageal cancer also include diet and digestive problems. During the treatment, you may have no appetite at all. Even if you don't feel hungry, it's important to eat more protein and calories.

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Many patients will feel depressed, afraid, angry, failed, lonely or helpless. You may also feel tired from radiation therapy, which can damage your mood.