what is a serious oral complication that can result from chemotherapy?
Sixteen percent of the breastcancer patients in the study who had chemotherapy experienced serious adverse chemotherapy-related health events that resulted in hospitalization or an emergency visit to the hospital. More than 8% of chemotherapy patients were treated for infection or fever. Data from clinical trials suggest that just 1% to 2% of patients experience this chemotherapy side effect, researcher Michael J. Hassett, MD, MPH, tells WebMD.