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.
This information will help you prepare for radiation therapy to the head and neck, including what to expect before, during, and after your treatment. You will be getting a type of radiation therapy called external beam radiation. A beam of radiation will be directed to the tumor site from a treatment machine. The beam passes through your body and destroys cancer cells in its path. Below is a picture of the head and neck area (see Figure 1). Your nurse will show you what area will be treated.