ELi5: What does medical radiation do to the body?

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I have breast cancer and I’m starting radiation tomorrow. I understand that it’s supposed to reduce the risk of reoccurrence and that it is destroying cells. But how? Which cells are affected? Why will it make me tired?

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It will give you a bad sunburn. Get this stuff called Aquafor (sp?) and use it every day. The burns will get worse even after you stop treatment. Also, I wasnt prepared for the long term effects of radiation. I am still dealing with the damage to my body 10 years later. It sucks, but hey I am alive so theres that.

Hang in there OP.

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