How to Reduce Side Effects of Radiation Therapy

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Radiation therapy is a common cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and it’s used for various areas of the body. Radiation therapy does, however, come with a few side effects that can happen right away during radiation, or even show up and linger for weeks or months later. In this video, I share the main side effects of radiation therapy and the things that we do in cancer rehab to address them.
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00:00 Welcome!
01:29 Skin Changes
03:35 Swelling and Edema
04:54 Fatigue
05:58 Radiation Fibrosis
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@CancerRehabPT 5 ай бұрын

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@femalesurgeon7436 10 күн бұрын

Very helpful video.

@sf5019 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered your videos and there are so helpful! Thanks

@CancerRehabPT Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m glad you have found them helpful 😊

@gardenboots7464 Жыл бұрын

Your expertise and KINDNESS are invaluable. I really appreciate the knowledge and encouragement you SO generously share. THANK YOU :)

@CancerRehabPT Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to help! Thank you for the kind words

@godschild3640 5 ай бұрын

@@CancerRehabPT I have stage four non-small cell lung cancer and I was on immunotherapy and it was attacking the Dino gland and my upper kidneys so they stopped the treatment and now I’m going to get radiated. Am I going to lose my hair and thank you for your video🌹 and I’m very old, so I could just wear a wig if I do😹

@martaaa12333 3 ай бұрын

How long does it have to pass to start manual lymph drainage after radiation therapy? Or it's safe to begin even during radiation therapy?

@cdriscoll5977 Жыл бұрын

So happy that I've found your channel. A year out from breast cancer radiation with previous reconstruction. The fibrosis is unreal. I've been through PT with a lymphedema specialist and it was an improvement to range of motion. Can dry brushing help with fibrosis? Will it help to soften/loosen up the hard tissue? Searching everywhere for even the slightest hope of relief.

@tygerstripes3752 9 күн бұрын

Yes, this. I understand that fibrosis keeps marching on, so it's important to find a way to arrest or reverse it. Dr. Berg, DC, has a video where he recommends a particular type of Vitamin E. I've also read that dopamine is important, too. I'm searching for someone I love, and that's what I've found.

@zn740 3 ай бұрын

I have a AnaOno Bra. It works wonders.

@patrickweston3293 Жыл бұрын

I saw a CLT this past week and mentioned that I'd been looking through loads of videos online for guidance, and that I had found someone good. The therapist said, "well, you need to be careful about stuff you find on YT, but I'll show you one that's a good reference:" She pulled up your video. "Yeah, that's her," I said.

@CancerRehabPT Жыл бұрын

😊 I appreciate you both!

@kathleencarrigan9281 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, waiting on the beginning of radiation therapy.

@CancerRehabPT Жыл бұрын

Sending you my best!

@amara1954 9 ай бұрын

I am too. Surgery is on Tuesday and then radiation

@JGalegria Ай бұрын

Me too. Planning appointment this week for adjuvant small pelvic field radiation 🙏

@IsabelleIsabelle01 10 ай бұрын

I just finished 4 sessions for lung cancer and I wonder if I will have symptoms, i hope not

@spencerian4853 Жыл бұрын

Mam I am from Pakistan, Nice to listen you. My daughter 17.6 is suffering from Soft Tissue Mass on Lower Limb Right Thigh Knee Back (4" over Knee Joint). Cyst is removed by Ortho Surgeon. After 4 months it reoccurred & In Shifa Int Hospital its repeat surgery was done by a Expert Surgeon. Oncologist advised 33 sessions Radiation, I am worried her Bone or Physique may not be effected. What are the precautionary measures we may prepare & How can she prevent post radio effects? Necessary guidance is requested please? Stay Blessed

@JGalegria Ай бұрын

All you can do is exercise, eat a nutritious diet and protect the skin. There are dressing films available that can be used during radiation treatment

@noreencullen8957 Жыл бұрын

would you speak about Meliplex dressings during proton rads....

@JGalegria Ай бұрын

That's not a rehab thing it's a nursing thing. Have a look on forums as lots of people use it with success 🙏👍

@JGalegria Ай бұрын

Bowel and bladder changes are very common pelvic radiation side effects

@sandrajones5349 Жыл бұрын

Are there any long term side effects of radiation, other than scarring or scar tissue buildup and stiffening of the muscles?

@Swangoddess37 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I have the worst pain

@bichonbeach3859 10 ай бұрын

The doctors don’t tell you, you can have side effects years, yes year later. Your skin where you had the radiation is extremely thin, which can cause many problems. That skin will never be the same as it was before. A long term plan to treat this area is important.

@carriew5106 8 ай бұрын

Long term side effects may vary depending on where your radiation treatment is. My oncologist has been really clear with me about the likelihood of each possible side effect and when it is likely to occur. I am having radiotherapy on my brain so my long term side effects include possible strokes, diabetes, reduced vision and memory loss. Whilst everyone experiences cognitive impairments as they age mine could start earlier. But I don't think any of these side effects are something to worry about if you were having treatment elsewhere in the body. I believe there is a slightly increased risk of a secondary tumour developing (i.e. not related to the original tumour). Rarely short term side effects like hair loss and skin changes can be permanent. Your doctor should go through it all with you because it is unique to each person. And of course you can ask questions if you aren't sure.

@JGalegria Ай бұрын

@@bichonbeach3859 the doctors do tell you. It's no secret. Plenty of information is available

@ji.ol.1490 Жыл бұрын

How do you find lymphedema doctors and physical therapists?

@Paramedic92 11 ай бұрын

Your oncologist will refer you to them. They should honor your requests for other care and get you with the right physician

@petya11111 Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

@mariagonzales5312 10 ай бұрын

How can you moisturizer your head if we get brain radiation?

@JGalegria Ай бұрын

The hair will fall out on the spot

@warkaaal-saadi2796 9 ай бұрын

Is diarrhea one symptoms of radiation therapy, because i'm suffering from diarrhea, swelling abdominal, fatigue

@sjordan7085 8 ай бұрын

Apparently, this video is not mentioning Radiation Disease, which can be very, very nasty!

@MyAccount0225 8 ай бұрын

Yes yes and yes! And it never goes away 😞

@carolynbrooks4545 7 ай бұрын

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@JGalegria Ай бұрын

Yes, but surely your team told you about this

@JGalegria Ай бұрын

@@MyAccount0225 that's not necessarily true, not for everyone. There are things that you can try such as restoring the gut microbiome with prebiotic fibre in your diet and probiotics. Anything that helps repair the mucosa is worth a try and cut out sugar 🙏

@angelinastjago3150 8 ай бұрын

Yes it is. But it will eventually stop

@JGalegria Ай бұрын

@yatharthization099 3 ай бұрын

The only side effect it gave me is it stopped my right side 5 years later hand leg and face, spasticity as I took it to the head, no one has any idea ( my doctors) 5 years can’t work go out bang into wall trip on my own feet, no socializing sudden fear of climbing down or up. Life is miserable 😩