For example, while pain in the bones may be related to cancer, it may also be due to arthritis. Your doctor may need to do tests to evaluate the cause of new symptoms. Some people do not experience many side effects from their cancer treatment. Other people may have more side effects. Whether or not you have side effects does not show how well your treatment is working.
Side effects vary depending on the treatment and each individual's reaction to it.
Your doctor, nurse and health care team will be the best source of advice for how to manage your symptoms and side effects. When you start a new treatment, be sure that you understand the potential side effects, what symptoms or side effects you should report immediately, and what you can do to take care of yourself. Some people find it helpful to keep notes in a journal or diary about their treatment and side effects. For sample journal pages, click here .