Potential long-term and late effects from radiation therapy

This is the sixth of seven self-learning modules that will review radiation therapy. The focus of this module is potential long-term and late effects related to radiation therapy. The module will provide useful information to nurses and other health-care professionals who care for cancer patients or who wish to have a better understanding of radiation therapy. This module will focus on lymphedema, myelopathy, brachial plexopathy, osteoradionecrosis, and other site-specific effects. The potential long-term and late effects are rare, but it is important for nurses to be aware of them.