Chemotherapy causes harsh side effects because it targets fast-growing cancer cells along with healthy cells like hair follicles, gut lining, and bone marrow. This leads to fatigue, nausea, hair loss, ...
Side effects emerge when normal body cells are caught in the crossfire. As NIH explains, your body needs new cells to replace old or damaged ones. Some cells multiply fast, such as those lining the ...
Chemotherapy is a word that can evoke a whirlwind of emotions. For many, it represents hope, a powerful tool against the relentless tide of cancer. But it also carries with it a series of side effects ...
Chemotherapy is a treatment involving powerful medicines to treat cancer, but it comes with a range of adverse effects, ...
Chemotherapy remains one of the most powerful tools in the fight against cancer, yet it often comes with significant ...
Peripheral neuropathy is a troubling side effect of certain chemotherapy drugs, known as taxanes, that are commonly used to treat breast cancer. It often presents as tingling, numbness, pain, or ...
After beginning treatment for stage 3 inflammatory breast cancer, Lindsey Gunter started experiencing chemotherapy side effects so intense she was unable to walk. Shortly after beginning treatment for ...
People undergoing chemotherapy can experience considerable side effects, including nausea and vomiting, hair loss, mood changes and other health issues. New research shows 4 in 10 people who have ...
A new study published in JCO Precision Oncology has identified a relatively simple method to predict the cancer patients most likely to develop severe toxicities from chemotherapy. If doctors can ...
Cancer-free for nearly 20 years, RIT graduate student Bryona Hamilton seeks to educate patients, survivors, and family members about potential chemotherapy side effects that can occur decades after ...
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When is chemotherapy not recommended?

Chemotherapy is not recommended if the risks are greater than the benefits. Chemotherapy can harm a developing baby and might ...