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.
When you have cancer, changes in taste and smell may be related to a variety of causes. For example, taste changes may result from the cancer itself, since tumors can secrete substances that change your taste and reduce your drive to eat. Taste changes are also a common side effect of some cancer treatments.