Radiation Therapy Side-Effects

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•Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Radiation therapy slows or stops the growth of cancer cells, but also impacts healthy cells which can lead to side effects. Side effects depend on what body parts are treated with radiation, but can include hair loss, dermatitis, fatigue, and more.

Last Updated:November 20, 2025

3,815 participants in 4 trials and 3 meta-analyses

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AMucositis Symptoms

BDermatitis Severity + 1 more

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Examine Database: Radiation Therapy Side-Effects

Intervention	Health Outcome	Evidence
Calendula Officinalis	4 outcomes	6 Studies
Aloe Vera	3 outcomes	7 Studies
Hyaluronic Acid	2 outcomes	4 Studies
Probiotics	1 outcome	12 Studies

Calendula Officinalis

4 outcomes

Aloe Vera

3 outcomes

Hyaluronic Acid

2 outcomes

Probiotics

1 outcome

Radiation Therapy Side-Effects

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