Learn About The Tools That Measure Weather. The weather instruments (weather tools) used for weather measurement include the anemometer, thermometer, hygrometer, barometer, and rain gage. In this section you'll learn about the weather variables they monitor and how weather measurement instruments work.
Most Common Side Effects of Radiation Therapy. Skin reaction: A common side effect of radiation therapy is skin irritation in the area of the body that is being treated. The skin reaction can range from mild redness and dryness (similar to a sunburn) to severe peeling (desquamation) of the skin in some patients.
Answers from Sandhya Pruthi, M.D. Dry skin after breast cancer radiation treatment is fairly common, especially for people who live in dry climates. In addition to dry, flaky, itchy skin, you may experience sunburn-like skin changes to the treated area.