“Is radiotherapy painful for lung cancer?”

Radiotherapy for lung cancer is generally not painful, but it can cause side effects such as fatigue, skin irritation, chest discomfort, difficulty swallowing, and shortness of breath. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!

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Radiation therapy for the lung cancer is painless. However, the treatment is associated with some side effects your doctor will discuss with you.