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The study authors said a wide-ranging review of scientific evidence found that: Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and other cancer treatments cause aging at a genetic and cellular level, prompting DNA to start unraveling and cells to die off sooner than normal.Dec 18, 2017
Can radiation change your appearance?
Some cancer patients may be more troubled by changes in appearance, while others may be more troubled by changes in body function. One change in physical appearance is hair loss from radiation therapy or chemotherapy treatments.
What does radiation do to your face?
Skin problems. Your skin in the radiation treatment area might look red, irritated, swollen, blistered, sunburned, or tanned. After a few weeks, your skin might become dry, flaky, or itchy, or it may peel. This is sometimes called radiation dermatitis.
Can radiation affect you years later?
If long-term side effects occur, they typically develop within two to three years of treatment. It is rare for a symptom to pop up eight to 10 years later. If you experience one of these symptoms, contact your primary care physician or radiation oncologist.
Does cancer make you age faster?
A study published in ESMO Open, a journal of the European Society of Medical Oncology, found that cancer survivors age faster and die sooner than those who have never had the disease. The average life expectancy for people who have survived childhood cancer is 30 percent lower than the general population.
Does radiation darken your skin?
Let your health care team know if you notice any skin changes so they can be treated promptly. Sometimes radiation therapy can cause the skin on the part of your body receiving radiation to become dry and peel, itch (called pruritus), and turn red or darker. Your skin may look sunburned or become swollen or puffy.
Will my skin go back to normal after radiation?
Overall, the most common side effects of radiation are fatigue, redness, swelling, and skin peeling in the area being treated. Radiation side effects may continue to get worse for a week or so after your treatment is completed, but then your skin will start to heal.
Is radiation worse than chemotherapy?
Since radiation therapy is focused on one area of your body, you may experience fewer side effects than with chemotherapy. However, it may still affect healthy cells in your body.
What should you not do during radiation?
Avoid raw vegetables and fruits, and other hard, dry foods such as chips or pretzels. It's also best to avoid salty, spicy or acidic foods if you are experiencing these symptoms. Your care team can recommend nutrient-based oral care solutions if you are experiencing mucositis or mouth sores caused by cancer treatment.
Does radiation shorten your lifespan?
Cancer survivors tend to have shorter telomeres than normal persons at the same age. This means that they are older than their actual years. It could be the intensive and toxic chemotherapy and radiation therapy that has led to this finding say researchers.
