Reddish or bloody urine. Water, juice, coffee, tea, soup, soft drinks, broth, ice cream, soup, popsicles, and gelatin are all considered fluids. Your doctor will let you know if you must increase your fluid intake. For a short time, the color and odor of semen may be affected as well. Check with your doctor to see if the drugs you are taking have this effect.
Some people report feeling as though they have the flu a few hours to a few days after chemotherapy.
These symptoms also can be caused by an infection or by the cancer itself,so it's important to check with your doctor if you have flu-like symptoms. Your body may retain fluid when you are having chemotherapy. This may be due to hormonal changes from your therapy, to the effect of the drugs themselves, or to your cancer. Check with your doctor or nurse if you notice swelling or puffiness in your face, hands, feet, or abdomen. You may need to avoid table salt and foods with a high sodium content.