Chemotherapy Side Effects

Chemotherapy works by destroying cancer cells. Because there is no guarantee that chemotherapy will target a cancer cell over a healthy one, side effects are a possibility. Common side effects include:

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Mouth sores
• Low blood counts
• Hair loss
• Increased risk of infection
• Easy bruising or bleeding

While some side effects are temporary, others can be life-threatening. Talk with your cancer care team about any side effects you experience so they can help you manage them successfully throughout your treatment cycles.