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You will return to the ward to receive specialist care from your doctors and nurses. Because you do not have any bone marrow, you will be at high risk of infection and need to stay in hospital.
Other side effects vary from person to person depending on their treatment.
Short term side effects can include:
- Tiredness, loss of appetite, change of taste
- Feeling sick, painful swelling of the salivary glands, sore mouth, diarrhoea
- Skin irritation (like mild sunburn)
- Increased risk of infections or bleeding
Long term side effects can include:
- Increased risk of cataract formation
- Possible problems with hormone levels
Your radiographer will talk through with you about the side effects of treatment at your planning visit, before you start the treatment. Please feel free to ask them any questions about your treatment.
