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What are the potential side effects of chemotherapy medicines?

April 26, 2017chemotherapy medicines potential

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What are the potential side effects of chemotherapy medicines?

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The specific side effects you will experience depend on the type and amount of medications you are given and how long you will be taking them. The most common temporary side effects include: • Nausea and vomiting • Loss of appetite • Hair loss • Mouth sores • Changes in menstrual cycle • Higher risk of infection (due to decreased white blood cells) • Bruising or bleeding • Fatigue Ask your doctor or chemo nurse about the specific side effects you can expect from your specific chemotherapy medicines. Also discuss any side effects that are troubling you, or that you feel unable to manage.