“What are the side effects of chemotherapy?”

All cancer treatments have side effects. These side effects vary with different types of cancer, different anti-neoplastic drugs. It would be difficult to list all of the possible side effects, but if you know what medications you are getting, you can get more information on those specific drugs by talking to your oncologist or going to a reputable medical website.

The specific side effects depend on the actual types and dosages of chemotherapy given. Check with your doctor/oncologist for this. Some general symptoms and side effects include fatigue, anemia, possible hair loss and increased susceptibility to infections. But again, check with your doctor about the specific regimen to be given. Dave Gordon "To improve the health of the communities we serve. That is why we are here!" "What I want to know now is what we gonna do?" (B.B. King) David Gordon, M.D. Professor of Pathology (VERY Active Emeritus!) and Director of Cardiovascular Pathology Director of Faculty Programs, Office for Health Equity and Inclusion for the University of Michigan Health System University of Michigan Medical School/Michigan Medicine North Campus Research Center (NCRC) Bldg. 36, Rm. 1361-14 2800 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2800 Tel. 734-615-3638 Pager: #3316