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1. I am concerned about the possible long term side effects of radiotherapy on my heart. I am having treatment for a left sided breast cancer.

last reviewed: 14.04.2004

2. I had radiotherapy two months ago following a mastectomy for breast cancer. I have now become breathless and my doctors say I have radiation pneumonitis. What does this mean?

last reviewed: 01.06.2006

3. What are the side effects of radiotherapy to the bones? I have breast cancer in the bones and have been advised to have treatment.

last reviewed: 01.06.2006

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