Your cancer doctor and nurse will explain the side effects that your chemotherapy is likely to cause. The main areas of your body that may be affected by chemotherapy are areas where new cells are quickly made and replaced. Help is available if you are coping with side effects of chemotherapy, which may include hair loss, nausea, fatigue, and cognitive changes. Chemotherapy refers to medications given to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. However, because chemotherapy works throughout the body (for example on all cells in a particular stage of development), healthy cells are attacked as well as cancerous ones. Because healthy cells are also damaged during chemotherapy, side effects are likely. Discover effective ways of managing chemotherapy side effects for better cancer care and improved recovery
