How Do Cancer Treatments Contribute to Tissue Damage?
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are two common cancer treatments that can inadvertently damage healthy tissues. Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells, which can include not only cancer cells but also healthy cells in the bone marrow, digestive tract, and hair follicles. Radiation therapy uses high-energy particles to destroy cancer cells but can also affect adjacent healthy tissues, leading to side effects such as skin irritation, fatigue, and damage to internal organs.
