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Long-term effects of chemotherapy for a woman may include early menopause, weight gain and difficulty in losing the extra weight, the onset or worsening of heart conditions, the possibility of leukemia and decrease in cognitive function. It also can damage normal cells which causes dangerous side effects for woman. Some of these can be more serious than others, and some can even be life-threatening. .
What else can I help you with?
Where can I find more information on the effects of chemotherapy?
You can visit www.cancer.org for more information on chemotherapy side effects.
Why do women dislike chemotherapy breast cancer solutions?
The main reason that a woman would dislike chemotherapy breast cancer solutions would be due to the side effects that one would suffer with the treatment. There is often no real alternatives for treatment, but the side effects can be extreme nausea, fatigue and hair loss which can be extremely stressful for a woman.
Where can I find information about the effects of chemotherapy?
You can find information on the side effects of chemotherapy by visiting www.cancer.org. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned.
How dangerous are the effects of chemotherapy?
The effects of chemotherapy can be very dangerous. Some of the side effects include infection, dehydration, blood in the urine, and blood clots, and a condition called Thrombocytopenia.
What is intramuscular chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy given by intramuscular injection is absorbed into the blood more slowly than IV chemotherapy. Because of this, the effects of IM chemotherapy may last longer than chemotherapy given intravenously.
CAN chemo cause bleeding in the eye?
There are several possible effects of chemotherapy on eyes, since chemotherapy is a lump term that describes treatment through use of drugs. These effects would depend on what type of chemotherapy. You should consult your doctor about the specific side-effects of your specific type of chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy side effects on children?
Chemotherapy has different effect on different individuals< To learn more about this go to the related link(Kids health Chemotherapy) below.
Why can't chemotherapy be used on a pregnant woman?
In the first few months of pregnancy chemotherapy could harm the baby.
What are some effects of chemotherapy on a developing fetus?
the child could be possibly be born with birth deficts
Is prolonged the same as longterm?
No, not really, but Prolonged is sort of a word to use when someone has a dragging illness or something. Good question. Something that is longterm is permanent but something that is prolonged will go on for a while and eventually stop. EX: the longterm effects of smoking are____. The Prolonged illness went on for 3 years but then it was cured.
What exactly are the worst effects of chemotherapy?
Unfortunately the side effects of chemotherapy can be fairly troublesome. One such side effect is depression of the immune system leaving the patient more vulnerable to infections and sickness. Chemotherapy can also be physically tiring or even exhausting. Some consider this worse than others but chemotherapy can also lead to hair loss.
What are the long-term side effects of chemothrapy?
The long-term side effects of chemotherapy are determined by factors such as the body part or parts affected by cancer, the type of chemotherapy given, and the overall health of the patient before chemotherapy. Some long-term effects may include heart problems, decreased lung capacity, fatigue, hormone problems, and joint problems. Cancer can be beaten and the benefit of chemotherapy is far greater than the risks.
