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.
Managing chemotherapy side effects. Glossary. While chemotherapy can kill cancer cells, it can also affect normal cells that grow or divide rapidly, such as those in the bone marrow, digestive tract, skin, hair and reproductive organs. When the normal cells are damaged, this causes side effects.