What is radiation exposure?

Exposure to small amounts of radiation over a long time raises the risk of cancer. It can also cause genetic mutations. Exposure to large amounts of radiation over a short period, such as from a radiation emergency, can cause burns or radiation sickness.

How do members experience radiation exposure?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with radiation exposure*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for radiation exposure*

Who has radiation exposure on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 1
40s 5
50s 6
60s 5
70+ 8

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 10
Female 16