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Types of cancers that are not generally responsive to radiation therapy include:
Breast cancer
Uterine cancer
Lung cancers other than small-cell
Bladder and prostate cancer
Thyroid cancer
Connective tissue sarcomas
Some of the most common short-term side effects of radiation therapy include:
Fatigue
Sunburnlike redness to the skin
Hair loss in the treated area
Damage to the salivary glands causing dry mouth and dry eyes, sometimes doing permanent damage
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Scar tissue damage
Bone marrow suppression and immune weakness
Osteoporosis, following prolonged use
Chemotherapy
Toxic chemotherapy as well as other conventional therapies can compromise quality of life or even lead to life-threatening complications. I see this every day as I work with people who have cancer. Because I approach each cancer patient and the cancer itself as unique entities, it is difficult for me to generalize about treatment decisions. However, there are two general rules I can offer when making decisions about chemotherapy.
1. Generally, if you have an aggressive cancer that responds well to a particular cytotoxic drug, chemotherapy supported by a natural protocol to reduce side effects might be the best option. On the other hand, in the case of slow-growing cancers, natural therapies alone might be preferable.

 
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