Changes in a week of radiotherapy vary from person to person, with different radiotherapy sites and different changes in the individual’s constitution, which may include dry mouth, nausea, vomiting and other changes.
Generally in radiotherapy 2~3 days will appear adverse reactions, may be accompanied by the whole process of radiotherapy are. Generally 1 week after radiotherapy, there will be radioactive oral dryness and a decrease in salivary gland secretion, which will accompany the whole process afterwards. The symptoms will be slightly relieved after the end of radiotherapy, but will not disappear.
Symptoms such as nausea and vomiting may occur 30-60 minutes after radiotherapy and last for a few hours before mostly resolving on their own. In the case of radiotherapy to the lungs, radiotherapy for about one month may result in radiation pneumonitis, with coughing, sputum and chest tightness. In addition to acute radiation injury, there is also chronic radiation injury, which usually occurs after several months of radiation therapy.
What changes after one week of radiotherapy cannot be generalized. Patients are advised to closely observe their condition during radiotherapy, report any discomfort to the doctor in charge in time, and carry out standardized treatment under the doctor’s guidance.