Tissue Tolerance – how much radiation tissue can withstands.   Is used in treatment planning.

Theraputic Ratio – NTTD (normal tissue tolerance dose) / TLD (tumor lethal dose)

Erythema – redness of the skin

Dry desquamation – flaking, peeling, itching skin

Moist desquamation – skin has broken down.   There is a risk of infection therefore patient must see the doctor and be put on rest

Epilation – loss of hair

Hyperpigmentation – tanning of the skin

Atrophy of the skin – the skin shrinks and lacks pigment.   It is weaker then healthy skin.

Telangectasia – red marks on the skin as a result of broken blood vessels.

Late Ulceration – the skin breaks down and tissue may become necrotic.  

Compazine – drug given for nausea and vomiting

Lomatil – drug give for diharrea

Anemia – is a deficiency in the binding of oxygen to RBC’s.   Makes the patient pale, weak, and blue under the nails.

Thrombocytosis – too many platelets in the blood.