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Chemotherapy side effects
The side effects of chemotherapy may be high. Cancer medications are beneficial for killing cancer cells but they can also damage certain healthy cells in the process.
- Loss of hair
- Less appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Easy bruising and excessive bleeding
- Diarrhoea
- Dry mouth
- Mouth sores
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Pain from nerve damage
- Infection
- Anaemia
- Constipation
- Neuropathy
- Lymphedema
- Loss of memory
- Skin and nail changes
- Lack of sleep
- Low sex drive
- Infertility
Most of the side effects are however manageable due to the advent of new generation medications.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The cost of chemotherapy in India varies from Rs. 18000 to 50,000.
It depends upon various factors. But chemotherapy duration varies from three to six months.
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