None of these are true, but the fear and anxiety may persist. The silence and loneliness of the treatment can be scary as well. Adjuvant chemotherapy has its own set of fears and anxieties. It can cause fatigue, nervousness, irritability, tearfulness, depression and sudden mood swings. One common side-effect is hair loss, and while this is not a major medical problem, it is a big psychological issue.
Hair loss can be very distressing, and is normal.
As the course of chemotherapy continues, patients might become somewhat apprehensive as to whether or not it is working. Patients should also be aware that they may not be able to do all of their normal physical activities the day or two after treatment, and should not be disturbed by these physical limitations. During this period, as well as on an ongoing basis, support from family and friends is very important, as is expressing feelings.