acute and late site-specific effects of radiation therapy

what are the acute effects on theGI system after brain RT?

N/V

what are the acute effects on the hair after brain RT?

alopecia and radiodermatitis of the scalp

what are the acute effects on the body after abdomen and pelvis RT?

anorexia nausea and vomiting diarrhea and proctitis (rectal tissue inflammation) cystitis vaginal dryness vaginitis

what are the late effects on the body after breast/chest wall RT?

atrophy/fibrosis of breast tissue lymphedema

what are the acute effects on the ears after brain RT?

auditory canal irritation

what are the late effects on the body after CNS RT?

brain necrosis leukoencephalopathy(disorders of brain white matter) cognitive and emotional dysfunction pituitary and hypothalamic dysfunction spinal cord myelopathies

what are the acute effects on the body after eye RT?

conjunctival edema tearing

what are the acute effects on the body after chest and lung RT?

esophagitis or pharyngitis taste changes pneumonia

what are the acute effects on the head and neck after RT?

oral mucositis taste change candidiasis oral herpes acute xerostomia (dry mouth) dental caries esophagitis and pharyngitis

what are the late effects on the body after heart RT?

pericarditis cardiomyopathy CAD

what are the late effects on the body after lung RT?

pulmonary fibrosis

what are the late effects on skin after RT?

radiation induced fibrosis

what are the acute effects on the body after breast or chest wall RT?

skin reactions esophagitis

what are the late effects on the body after abdomen and pelvis RT?

small and large bowel injury

what are the acute effects on the body the after brain RT?

somnolence syndrome cerebral edema

what are the late effects on the body after head and neck RT?

xerostomia(dry mouth) dental caries trismus (lockjaw) osteoradionecrosis (bone death) hypothyroidism