Nausea and vomiting can occur with some of the chemotherapeutic drugs. Be sure to inform your nurse or physician any time you have nausea, so that your antinausea medication can be adjusted accordingly. Sometimes we may need to try several combinations of medications to find what works best for you. Your nurse will have additional information on chemotherapy and tips on diet while you are taking chemotherapy. A dietitian is also available to talk with you regarding dietary problems or concerns.
Some chemotherapy drugs can cause temporary hair loss.
With most of the chemotherapy regimens that we use to treat brain tumors, this usually does not occur. However, we do occasionally encounter this with certain types of chemotherapy. Hair regrowth can be anticipated, in most instances, once the chemotherapy is discontinued.