Also, the individual will be sent home with instructions on how to manage expected side effects. The person will be told how to reach the healthcare provider to report problems. Side effects can usually be well managed. Medications are often given after the person returns home to prevent or manage these problems. A person treated with chemotherapy will need to remain in close contact with the doctors and nurses administering the medicine.
Complications vary depending on the type of medications used.
There are hundreds of medications used for chemotherapy. Each medication will have a specific set of side effects. Many individuals experience only mild problems related to the therapy. Most side effects are temporary and resolve when treatment ends. Few medications cause permanent problems.