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It's really common to notice more side effects as radiation sessions add up — the body accumulates the effects over time, which is why things can feel harder midway through treatment compared to the first session.

Some of the most frequently reported short-term side effects from lung radiation include:

- Fatigue
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It's really common to notice more side effects as radiation sessions add up — the body accumulates the effects over time, which is why things can feel harder midway through treatment compared to the first session.

Some of the most frequently reported short-term side effects from lung radiation include:

- Fatigue
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Sore throat or swallowing problems
- Nausea or loss of appetite
- Skin changes near the treatment area (redness, dryness, or burning) A MyLungCancerTeam member who went through radiation shared that fatigue hit first, followed by a loss of appetite that was particularly tough to manage.

The good news is that many of these side effects ease up once treatment is finished. It's really worth flagging everything being experienced to the oncology team — they can prescribe medications or connect with palliative care services to help manage symptoms during treatment.

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