What are the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy for esophageal cancer

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My grandfather has just been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Now he is being treated in the hospital. In recent days, he has been treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. But this treatment has side effects. Now my grandfather's appetite has decreased and he has lost weight. Now let's learn the side effects of chemoradiotherapy for esophageal cancer.

What are the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy for esophageal cancer

First: leukopenia: radiotherapy for esophageal cancer can reduce the number of white blood cells or platelets, and reduce the patient's body immunity. This is also why many patients need to rest for a period of time during the treatment period, waiting for the body to recover.

Second: skin changes: Patients with esophageal cancer after radiotherapy, the skin often becomes dry, usually should pay attention to warm water and mild soap, do not rub, scratch sensitive parts. Don't smear anything during the treatment. Tell the doctor in advance.

Third: digestive disorder is also a symptom of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. According to the observation, it is found that this treatment method often has side effects on the digestive tract, which is easy to cause digestive dysfunction. In the course of treatment, we should take more protein and calories to reduce the side effects of esophageal cancer radiotherapy.

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Although radiotherapy can help people kill cancer cells, there will be a lot of side effects in the absence, and the side effects are not affordable for all people, so not all people can carry out chemotherapy and radiotherapy. For patients with body deficiency, it is absolutely impossible.