Learn More: Living with Cancer
Coping with Side Effects
Side effects of cancer treatment can range from anemia to nausea or weight gain or weight loss. Sometimes, behavioral modifications and/or prescription medications can be used to help minimize and relieve possible side effects.
- Anemia
- Changes in taste or smell
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue/tiredness
- Hair loss
- Infection
- Lapses in memory or thought
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Neutropenia (blood disorder)
- Pain
- Sores in the mouth, throat, or esophagus
- Weight gain
- Weight loss
