What are the Side Effects of Chemotherapy?

Unfortunately, there are side effects during chemotherapy. Some people experience them and some don't. The drugs used are very aggressive at destroying cells that are dividing, even healthy cells.

A common side effect of the treatment is damage to cells found in hair. This is the reason for hair loss. Again, some may experience this side effect, while some will not.

Skin may also become dry and rashes may appear. You may develop sores on your mouth as sometime skin and mouth cells sometimes become damaged.

One of the worst side effects is nausea and general severe stomach upset. Sometimes it is so unbearable that patients discontinue treatment. However, your doctor may be able prescribe an anti-nausea medication which can combat it.

Remember, chemotherapy affects everyone differently depending on treatment details. Some people don't experience any effects at all, while some can be hospitalized during treatment. If you do experience any side effects, they will gradually go away after treatment has ended.