How long does it take to recover after head radiation therapy?
Disease description:
I recently underwent head radiation therapy at the hospital, but I've been feeling very unwell. It's been several days and there's still no improvement. How long does it usually take to recover after head radiation therapy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Peng Xiaodong
The recovery time after head radiation therapy varies depending on the individual patient's condition, as each patient has a different physical constitution and experiences varying side effects, leading to differences in recovery duration. For patients with better physical health, recovery may take about one week after head radiation therapy. However, for those with poorer health, side effects might be more severe, requiring a longer recovery period of approximately one month.
