![]() Some people feel sick during, or for a short time after, radiotherapy treatment sessions. Other options include headwear such as headscarves. Synthetic wigs are available free of charge on the NHS for some people, but you'll usually have to pay for a wig made from real hair. You may decide you want to wear a wig if you lose the hair on your head. They understand how distressing it can be and can support you and discuss your options with you. Talk to your care team if you find losing your hair difficult to cope with. Ask your doctor if this is a risk before starting treatment. Occasionally, hair loss can be permanent if you have a high dose of radiotherapy. It should start to grow back a few weeks after treatment finishes, although sometimes it may be a slightly different texture or colour than it was before. Your hair will usually start to fall out 2 to 3 weeks after treatment starts. But unlike hair loss during chemotherapy, it only causes hair loss in the area being treated.Īsk your care team to show you exactly where your hair is likely to fall out. Hair loss is a common side effect of radiotherapy. If you're working, you may want to ask your employer for time off or to let you work part-time until your treatment has finished.Ĭontact your care team if you suddenly feel very tired and out of breath. This can be a sign of a lack of red blood cells (anaemia), which may need to be treated. ask your friends and family for help with everyday tasks.do light exercise, such as going for short walks, if you're able to – this can boost your energy level, but be careful not to push yourself too hard.avoid doing tasks or activities that you do not feel up to. ![]() This usually starts during treatment and can continue for several weeks or months after treatment finishes. Many people having radiotherapy feel tired (fatigued) a lot of the time or become tired very easily from doing everyday activities. Skin problems usually settle within 2 to 4 weeks of treatment finishing, but sometimes your skin might stay slightly darker or lighter than it was before. ![]() ![]() stop using any products on your skin if your skin breaks and see your care team about dressings.continue swimming, if you usually do, but only if your skin is not blistered, peeling or irritated it's best to shower immediately afterwards.use a high-factor sunscreen (SPF 50 or above) to protect your skin from the sun.try wearing loose-fitting clothes made from natural fibres such as cotton or silk, and avoid tight bands, ties or straps on the sore area.avoid using heat or cold pack on the area.avoid shaving the area if possible and do not use laser, wax, or hair-removal creams.use your usual deodorant, unless it irritates your skin.apply your usual moisturiser every day, or start using a moisturiser.pat your skin dry instead of rubbing it.wash your skin every day with your usual soap.To care for your skin during radiotherapy you should: Tell your care team if you notice any soreness or changes to your skin. This tends to start 1 to 2 weeks after treatment begins. In some people, radiotherapy can make your skin sore, change colour (it might become red, lighter or darker than your normal skin tone), or dry and itchy. Ask your care team about the side effects you might get. ![]() Side effects vary from person to person and depend on things such as the part of your body being treated and the type of radiotherapy you have. It's difficult to predict what side effects you'll get. Radiotherapy can cause side effects, although many of these can be treated or prevented and most will go away after the treatment stops. ![]()
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