Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Straightforward, practical guidance on the physical side effects treatment can cause — what's common, what's worth calling your care team about, and what actually helps.
Digestive & Appetite
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Loss of Appetite (coming soon)
- Mouth Sores (coming soon)
- Diarrhea & Constipation (coming soon)
Blood & Immune System
- Low Blood Counts
- Increased Infection Risk (coming soon)
- Fatigue (coming soon)
Appearance & Skin
- Hair Loss
- Skin & Nail Changes (coming soon)
Nerves & Cognition
- Peripheral Neuropathy (numbness/tingling) (coming soon)
- "Chemo Brain" (concentration & memory) (coming soon)
Emotional Wellbeing
- Anxiety and Low Mood During Treatment (coming soon)
- Sleep Difficulties (coming soon)
Looking for side effects specific to a particular drug? See Drugs Used for Cancer. For the broader emotional and practical side of treatment — nutrition, support, daily life — see Coping with Cancer Treatment.