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Radiation therapy for breast cancer: Pros and cons
By Mayo Clinic staff| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Effectively reduces risk of breast cancer recurrence | May cause fatigue and skin problems |
| May sometimes cause serious side effects, such as swelling in the arm, inflammation of the lung or heart damage | |
| Carries small long-term risk of secondary cancers | |
| Requires minor surgery to implant radiation devices for internal radiation | |
| Daily treatment for six to seven weeks |
