Some chemotherapy medications can cause damage to the peripheral nerves, those in the fingers and toes, and in some cases, the damage can spread into the feet and legs and arms. If you are taking a chemotherapeutic medication likely to cause neuropathy, you may want to discuss using this medication before chemotherapy. These drugs have made chemo- related nausea a thing of the past for many cancer patients. If these medications aren't effective, there are many others to try, and this should be discussed with your health care provider. The important thing is not to give up and assume that nausea is a necessary part of taking chemotherapy.
Most people can avoid it.
Diarrhea can be triggered by some chemotherapy medications that kill the cells lining the intestine. Some chemo medications cause constipation, and the most important thing to remember is to not let this go on for days and days, but to seek relief promptly. Constipation is almost always a certainty if you are taking opioid medications, as well, and a bowel regimen should be started at the same time as opioid medications are started. Home remedies for constipation include drinking 8 full glasses of water a day and eating foods that are high in fiber peeled fruits and vegetable, whole-grain cereals and breads, etc. If you are constipated for two days or more, seek assistance from your health care provider.