What are chemotherapy's side effects?

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Chemotherapy can have many nasty side effects but there are many medications to help with that. The most common side effects are extreme fatigue, hair loss, nausea and vomiting. Remember not everyone gets these side effects and some people may only have a few or some may have none. Also there is more than one kind of chemotherapy.

Answer by  sapphire51 (1048)

Side effects of cancer treatment vary. Depending mainly on the type and extent of the treatment. Also, each person reacts differently. Doctors try to plan the patient's therapy to keep problems to a minimum. Doctors can explain the side effects of treatment and suggest ways to deal with them. It may help to talk with another patient as well, also.

Answer by  laura7373 (409)

Nausea,vomiting and dizziness. Also your hair may fall out and you may be very tired and feel like you are going to vomit but you don't . You may not want to eat.

Answer by  jeantalbot (96)

The side effects of chemotherapy are varied depending on the type of treatment involved. They range from nausea,mouth ulcers, extreme fatigue and hair loss.

Answer by  Kath (1537)

Nausea, hair loss, weekness or tired feeling can all be side effects. Sores in the mouth are also common with some types.

Answer by  tambo (32)

This includes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Hair loss is another side effect. Chemotherapy can also cause memory loss. Exhaustion is another side effect. Constipation, pain, and mouth sores can be experienced.