People undergoing radiation treatment typically don’t actually feel the treatment. Depending on how the radiation is administered, patients may feel something — but the treatment itself can not be felt because it is simply ionizing energy that goes through the body.
What Does Radiation Feel Like?
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What Does Radiation Feel Like?
People undergoing radiation treatment typically don’t actually feel the treatment. Depending on how the radiation is administered, patients may feel something — but the treatment itself can not be felt because it is simply ionizing energy that goes through the body.
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