Testicular Cancer Radiation Side Effects

Radiation treatment and some of the chemo drugs commonly used for testicular cancer have side effects.

Testicular cancer radiation side effects.

Obesity sensory nerve damage causing tingling numbness and or pain in the hands and feet ringing in the ears hearing loss raynaud phenomenon which causes decreased blood flow to the fingers and toes leading to numbness and feeling cold erectile. Some may last for a few weeks to months but others can last the rest of your life. Skin peeling and blistering in the radiated areas rare nausea vomiting diarrhea fatigue loss of appetite and weight loss makes the patient prone to infections due to lower white blood cell count anemia due to lower red blood. Common side effects can include.

The most commonly reported problems were. The objective of radiation therapy is to kill testicular cancer cells for a maximum probability of cure with a minimum of side effects. Radiation therapy to the abdominal pelvic area may cause diarrhea abdominal cramping or increased frequency of bowel movements or urination. Side effects may include nausea and fatigue as well as skin redness and irritation in your abdominal and groin areas.

Side effects of radiotherapy in treating testicular cancer could be. It usually lasts for about a week after. Talk to your doctor about long term side effects you should watch for. Tiredness starts during your course of treatment.

Radiation is generally given in the form of high energy beams. Radiation therapy may be recommended after surgery to remove your testicle.