radio Flashcards
1
Q
What stage of the cell cycle is radiotherapy most effective in?
A
M
2
Q
What is the main mechanism by which radiotherapy damages DNA?
A
free radical formation causing double strand breaks
3
Q
What are some systemic SE from radiotherapy?
A
fatigue
secondary malignancy (esp if child)
skin reactions
4
Q
What specific lung SE can chest radio have?
A
pneumonitis
5
Q
What can radiation to head and neck cause?
A
mucositis, xerostomia, dysphagia and
weight loss from poor nutritional intake.
6
Q
What side effects does pelvic radiotherapy cause?
A
diarrhoea and cystitis
