What is radiation fibrosis syndrome?
Radiation fibrosis syndrome occurs as a result of radiation therapy. Radiation can cause the abnormal production of the protein, fibrin, which accumulates in and damages the tissue in the area that received radiation.
How do members experience radiation fibrosis syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with radiation fibrosis syndrome*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*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 fibrosis syndrome*
Who has radiation fibrosis syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 18 | |
| 60s | 24 | |
| 70+ | 20 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 19 | |
| Female | 46 |