One of the most common questions patients ask before brain radiation is: What side effects should I expect? - Most radiation effects fall into two categories — short-term and long-term. - Short-term effects like fatigue, scalp irritation, or hair loss in the treated area can happen during treatment and the weeks afterward. Many of these improve as the brain heals. - Long-term risks are less common, but they’re the reason radiation treatment is planned so carefully. Modern radiation therapy is designed to target tumor cells while protecting healthy brain tissue as much as possible. - Understanding the difference helps patients approach treatment with more clarity and less fear. - This is Episode 14 of The Brain Tumor Roadmap. lhh_neurosurgery northwellcancerinstitute - #braintumor #neurosurgery #neurooncology #radiation #medicine