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  2. Radiation enteropathy - Wikipedia

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    Radiation enteropathy is a syndrome that may develop following abdominal or pelvic radiation therapy for cancer. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Many affected people are cancer survivors who had treatment for cervical cancer or prostate cancer .

  3. Acute radiation syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Acute radiation syndrome (ARS), also known as radiation sickness or radiation poisoning, is a collection of health effects that are caused by being exposed to high amounts of ionizing radiation in a short period of time. [1] Symptoms can start within an hour of exposure, and can last for several months.

  4. Chronic radiation syndrome - Wikipedia

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    [5] In 2014, Akleyev's book "Comprehensive analysis of chronic radiation syndrome, covering epidemiology, pathogenesis, pathoanatomy, diagnosis and treatment" was published by Springer. [6] Symptoms of chronic radiation syndrome would include, at an early stage, impaired sense of touch and smell and disturbances of the vegetative functions.

  5. Signs and symptoms of cancer - Wikipedia

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    Cancer symptoms are changes in the body caused by the presence of cancer. They are usually caused by the effect of a cancer on the part of the body where it is growing, although the disease can cause more general symptoms such as weight loss or tiredness. There are more than 100 different types of cancer with a wide range of signs and symptoms ...

  6. Pericardial cyst - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] The presentation of symptomatic cysts depends on the cyst location and effects on nearby structures, including the heart, lungs, and esophagus. [2] [3] Symptoms can include chest pain, cough, shortness of breath, palpitations, syncope, recurrent pneumonia, congestive heart failure, difficulty swallowing, and weight loss. [1] [2] [3]

  7. Cyst - Wikipedia

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    A cyst / s ɪ s t / is a closed sac, having a distinct envelope and division compared with the nearby tissue.Hence, it is a cluster of cells that have grouped together to form a sac (like the manner in which water molecules group together to form a bubble); however, the distinguishing aspect of a cyst is that the cells forming the "shell" of such a sac are distinctly abnormal (in both ...

  8. Where to watch NFL Thanksgiving games: Kickoff times, TV ...

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    They are coming off a 30-27 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings, so their stamina will be tested on the hyper-short week. New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys start time, TV channel, live stream ...

  9. Radiation exposure - Wikipedia

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    Ionizing radiation is known to cause cancer in humans. [4] We know this from the Life Span Study, which followed survivors of the atomic bombing in Japan during World War 2. [5] [4] Over 100,000 individuals were followed for 50 years. [5] 1 in 10 of the cancers that formed during this time was due to radiation. [6]