What is Cobalt Radiation?
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TYPES:Generic: Radiation Therapy
Cobalt radiation, or cobalt-60 therapy, is a specific type of radiation therapy that uses gamma rays from cobalt-60 radioisotopes to treat conditions such as cancer.
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How do members experience Cobalt Radiation?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic neuroma | 1 | 1 | |
| Adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 1 | 1 | |
| Chest pain | 1 | 0 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 1 | 1 | |
| Hodgkin's lymphoma | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Acid reflux | 1 | |
| Burn | 1 | |
| Chronic fatigue | 1 | |
| Dry mouth | 1 | |
| Dry scalp | 1 | |
| Exhaustion | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 0 |
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