Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast #127 Radiation Oncology Side Effects: 5 Pearls Segment
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May 31, 2023 AI Snips
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Radiation Fatigue
- Radiation fatigue's cause is poorly understood, possibly involving cytokine release and inflammation.
- Fatigue may persist for 6-12 months, peaking at treatment's end and improving gradually.
Fatigue Recovery Timeline
- Expect fatigue improvement roughly within the same timeframe as the treatment duration.
- If radiation lasted four weeks, recovery might take a similar period for noticeable changes.
Cytopenias and Radiation
- Cytopenias from radiation are generally temporary and resolve with bone marrow regeneration.
- Don't attribute cytopenias years later to past radiation without excluding other causes like MDS.