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Managing cancer treatment side effects recommendations are presented regarding how to cope with chemotherapy and radiation side effects including diarrhea dry mouth mouth sores and dehydration what side effects can be expected from undergoing cancer treatment there are side effects associated with radiation therapy and high dose chemotherapy. Radiation therapy has side effects because it not only kills or slows the growth of cancer cells it can also affect nearby healthy cells many people who get radiation therapy experience fatigue other side effects depend on the part of the body that is being treated learn more about possible side effects. From radiation therapy to clinical trials to check ins with your doctor your care is made as convenient as possible after your chemotherapy treatment you may have a low platelet count for 10 to 14 days managing your chemotherapy side effects last updated on april 24 2019 all rights owned and reserved by memorial sloan kettering . Early and late effects of radiation therapy early side effects happen during or shortly after treatment these side effects tend to be short term mild and treatable theyre usually gone within a few weeks after treatment ends the most common early side effects are fatigue feeling tired and skin changes