Side effects of chemotherapy differ from person to person as well as the type of drug combination that was used. Some common side effects include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Sleep disturbances
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Mouth sores or ulcers
- Hair loss
- Skin changes
- Nail changes
- Infections
- Numbness of hands and feet
- Bleeding or bruising
- Anemia
- Hypersensitive (allergic) reactions, which may be life threatening
- Infertility
- Secondary cancers (e.g., leukemia) – rare
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