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Side effects: radiation to the brain

    Radiation to the brain may cause: • Inflammation and pain in the ear.  • Hair loss  Hair grows back 2-4 months after treatment ends, although there may be changes in color or texture, which is often for the better.  • Mild headache.  • Dizziness and vomiting.  Radiation stimulates the vomiting centers in the brain, and … Continued

Radiation to the brain may cause:

• Inflammation and pain in the ear. 

• Hair loss 

Hair grows back 2-4 months after treatment ends, although there may be changes in color or texture, which is often for the better. 

• Mild headache. 

• Dizziness and vomiting. 

Radiation stimulates the vomiting centers in the brain, and the child may take special medication before the session to prevent this symptom. 

• Fatigue. 

• Skin changes.