River Basins. A river basin is an area of land drained by a river and its tributaries. River basins have typical features, these include: Tributaries-smaller rivers flowing into a larger river. A Watershed-an area of highland surrounding the river basin.A confluence-where a river joins another river.Source-the start of a river. river basin is an area of land drained by a river and its tributaries. River basins have typical features, these include: Tributaries-smaller rivers flowing into a larger river. A Watershed-an area of highland surrounding the river basin.
Fatigue. Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of radiation therapy for breast cancer. Fatigue may be caused by anemia, poor appetite or depression. It may also be related to toxic substances that are produced when cancer cells break down and die.adiation pneumonitis. Radiation pneumonitis is an uncommon side effect of radiation therapy for breast cancer. It may occur a few weeks to several months after radiation treatment. It occurs more often in women who receive methotrexate and 5-fluorouracil (Adrucil, 5-FU) at the same time as radiation therapy.
Sparing one ovary can prevent these side effects. Sexual impact of radiation therapy in women. Radiation to the pelvic area can cause the vagina to be tender and inflamed during and for a few weeks after treatment. Scarring of the area may occur as it heals and can interfere with the ability of the vagina to stretch.odern radiation therapy may cause less damage to the skin than in earlier types of therapy because most of the radiation dose is delivered below the surface of the skin. You may still find that your skin shows an early response to treatments. During the first 2 weeks of treatment, you may notice a faint redness.