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Eight in ten patients experience side effects from radiation therapy

Eight in ten patients experience side effects from radiation therapy

A survey of over 3,800 patients reveals that more than 80% of individuals receiving radiation therapy experience side effects, with fatigue being the most common complaint. While over half of the participants reported issues, approximately 18% said they experienced no symptoms from the treatment.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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