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Because the effect of radiotherapy builds up over weeks and because the tissues being irradiated become inflamed, your initial symptoms may temporarily get worse before they get better. For example, if the problem is a bony secondary tumour pressing on a nerve, then, for up to six weeks post-treatment, the pain or nerve impairment may get worse. But as the inflammation subsides, relief will be experienced.