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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I’m so sorry for your diagnosis. Make sure you’re clarifying this info with your doctor and also nurse navigator if you’re lucky to have one! Skin care is imperative, and take the side effects of radiatikn seriously. Good luck to you!

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