CHEMOTHERAPY

• The goal of treatment is to kill cancer cells but sometime it can destroy healthy cells. The side effects of chemotherapy may include any of these:

1. Anemia- low red blood cell count
2. Low white blood cell count (it can give risk for infection)
3. Fever
4. Fatigue
5. Bruises or small red spots on the skin, bleeding gums, blood in urine or stools.
6. Hair loss
7. Poor appetite

• The severity of the side effects depends on the individual. In addition there are side effects which are peculiar to individual drug. These will be explained in detail by the doctor to the family during counseling of the disease and treatment.

RADIOTHERAPY

1. Tiredness: This happen when too many healthy blood cells are destroyed, so less oxygen is carried around body.
2. Lost of appetite: Sometime after treatment, patients may also have difficulty of swallowing.
3. Effect on skin: The area of skin exposed to the radiotherapy can become sore and red.

Updated:: 01/09/2021 []