Side Effects
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Fatigue
If you are experiencing fatigue, you should know that this is a symptom for which you can and should seek help. If your doctor doesn’t ask you about fatigue …
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a common problem. It may be present alone or be associated with other symptoms, such as vomiting, abdominal…
Mouth Pain
Radiation treatments and some types of chemotherapy can cause sores inside the mouth and on the mucous lining of the throat and digestive tract. Mucositis can be …
Constipation
Constipation occurs when your bowel movements become less frequent and stools become difficult to pass. It happens most often due to changes in diet or routine …..
infections
Chemotherapy can lower the levels of infection-fighting white blood cells, a condition known as neutropenia. Your doctor is going to be most concerned with your …
Hair Loss
Not all anti-cancer medicines cause hair loss; your doctor or nurse can tell you whether you might be affected. Hair loss is often one of the more frustrating aspects of cancer …
Nausea And Vomiting
Many surveys have shown that patients and their family members believe that nausea and vomiting occur with all types of chemotherapy. More than 20 years ago that was true..
Nerve Damage
Some people on chemotherapy experience numbness or tingling in their hands and feet, what doctors call peripheral neuropathy. Symptoms related to neuropathy …
Diet
Desserts low in fat and lactose, such as sorbets, fruit ices, or graham crackers. High-fat ice creams or any candies, gum, or breath mints containing sorbitol …
Chemotherapy
Side effects are a common occurrence in patients on chemotherapy. Your doctor will do everything possible to minimize these effects.
