What are the risks and recovery expectations?

Common side effects include fatigue, nausea, hair loss, and myelosuppression (low blood counts), which are generally manageable with supportive medications. Serious risks include opportunistic infections and rare cases of radiation necrosis. Recovery is gradual: most patients resume daily activities during treatment but may need rest periods. Adjuvant cycles are spaced every 28 days, allowing time for blood count recovery between treatments.