What are the side effects of esophageal cancer radiotherapy

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Uncle had difficulty eating some time ago. Basically, he could only eat some liquid food. The doctor said that it was esophageal cancer, and he also had radiotherapy recently. Later, he coughed all the time. Let me talk about the side effects of radiotherapy for esophageal cancer.

What are the side effects of esophageal cancer radiotherapy

First: esophageal cancer radiotherapy will appear some side effects, which is always difficult to avoid, esophageal cancer patients after 2-3 weeks of radiation treatment, due to tracheal inflammatory reaction, esophageal cancer patients often cough, mostly dry cough, less sputum. In general, the tracheal reaction was mild and no special treatment was needed. If necessary, it can be given ultrasonic atomization inhalation, which can be replaced by humidifier at home. Moisten the mucous membrane of respiratory tract and relieve symptoms.

Second: the side effects of radiotherapy for esophageal cancer will have adverse effects on the treatment of patients. Esophageal reaction is the most common side effect of radiotherapy for esophageal cancer patients. Most patients often have radiation esophagitis of different severity during 1-2 weeks of radiation therapy. Due to the congestion and edema of esophageal mucosa, the clinical manifestations are dysphagia or eating pain. Seriously affect the intake of diet.

Third: radiotherapy will make the human body consume a lot of energy, not only kill cancer cells, but also kill normal cells, affect the survival of normal cells, make patients feel tired, during radiotherapy, patients should pay more attention to rest, do less things, so as to recover as soon as possible.

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Any treatment method has some side effects. Esophageal cancer radiotherapy is no exception. Patients after radiotherapy will have some discomfort, such as loss of appetite, fatigue and even cough. These are some normal phenomena, and you can rest assured.