For a look at what life is like for Iraqis outside the capital, NPR's Melissa Block talks to Zaid Al-Ali, a former legal adviser in Iraq for the United Nations. A Look At Life In Iraq, Beyond Baghdad Listen Â· 5:29 5:29
Side effects of radiation therapy. Radiation therapy damages cancer cells. Healthy cells in the treatment area can also be damaged, even though steps are taken to protect normal tissue as much as possible. Side effects are caused by damage to healthy cells. Different cells and tissues in the body tolerate radiation differently.
Some treatments for cancer can cause problems with your skin. Some types of biological therapy and hormone therapy cause skin rashes. You can look at the list of individual cancer drugs in the cancer treatment section to find out whether your treatment causes skin problems, and what can help.ome chemotherapy drugs can make your skin dry and itchy or more sensitive to the sun. You can find out more about chemotherapy effects on your skin in the general side effects of cancer drugs section. Radiotherapy can also cause skin problems.