Common cancer-related treatment side effects
Duration:
15 minutes
Common cancer-related treatment side effects that can be caused by traditional therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy:
- Low Red Blood Cell Counts (Anemia)
- Low White Blood Cell Counts (Neutropenia)
- Fever
- Infections in People with Cancer
- Low Platelet Count (Bleeding)
- Blood Clots
Cognitive Problems or Changes in Thinking
- Dehydration and Lack of Fluids
- Hiccups and Heartburn
- Loss of Appetite
- Mouth Sores and Pain
- Mouth Dryness or Thick Saliva
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Taste and Smell Changes
- Swallowing Problems
- Weight Changes
- How Cancer and Cancer Treatment Can Affect Sexuality
- Sex and the Adult Male with Cancer
- Sex and the Adult Female with Cancer
- How Cancer and Cancer Treatment Can Affect Fertility
- Male Fertility and Cancer
- Female Fertility and Cancer
- Preserving Fertility in Children and Teens with Cancer
Emotional, Mental Health, and Mood Changes
- Hair Loss
- Hot Flashes and Sweating
- Nail Changes
- Dry Skin
- Itching
- Skin Rash
- Skin Color Changes
- Pressure Sores
- Scars and Wounds
Other Side Effects
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