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Anyone Have Experience With Whole Brain Radiation (WBRT)? Side Effect Of Cognitive Decline - How Much/bad? Nausea?

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Omak, WA
October 12, 2024
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Whole brain radiation treatment (WBRT) is used to treat multiple brain metastases or tumors that are too small to see on imaging tests. Side effects can vary, but common ones include:

- Cognitive Decline: This can occur, but the extent and severity can vary from person to person
- Nausea: This is a possible side effect Show Full Answer

Whole brain radiation treatment (WBRT) is used to treat multiple brain metastases or tumors that are too small to see on imaging tests. Side effects can vary, but common ones include:

- Cognitive Decline: This can occur, but the extent and severity can vary from person to person.
- Nausea: This is a possible side effect and can be managed with medications.

Always discuss potential side effects with your healthcare provider to understand what you might experience and how to manage them.

October 12, 2024

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