Chemotherapy can be very tough on both body and spirit. Side effects are common - some drugs cause hair loss, nausea, and low blood cell counts. The side effects vary by drug and combination of drugs. You can read more about these effects when researching individual drugs and drug combinations. Chemotherapy is the culmination of years of research and clinical trials - many of the mainstream combinations are very effective treatments.
New drugs are in development by many pharmaceutical companies, promising new, effective treatments.
Coping with the Side Effects of Chemotherapy from Li Sparks and side effects from Can. Talaria is a site devoted to cancer pain. It is geared towards professionals but has many useful features. This page is a work in progress - if you have more complete information, references, or other information please contact the author . The author is not in the medical field and does not warrant the correctness of the material on this page or the sites linked - please take online information and consult with your own medical team to make informed decisions.