Chemotherapy Side Effects Diary

Digestive system some of the most common side effects of chemotherapy affect digestion.

Chemotherapy side effects diary.

Select the drug diary that matches your oral chemotherapy schedule. I ve had a. Certain types of chemo sometimes cause delayed effects such as a second cancer3that may show up many years later. Dry mouth and mouth soresthat form on the tongue lips gums or in the throat can make it difficult to chew.

The other big side effects that most people associate with chemotherapy are sickness and nausea. Illness easy bruising or. A drug diary can help patients to record daily medication use keep track of special instructions and document side effects. Chemotherapy can prolong a person s life and potentially rid them of cancer.

Side effects are unpredictable and depend on the type of chemo drug a person is using. My chemo side effects hair loss. I wouldn t get blisters on my hands or feet but i would get blisters on my. Fatigue hair loss easy bruising and bleeding infection anemia low red blood cell counts nausea and vomiting appetite changes constipation diarrhea mouth tongue and throat problems such as sores and pain with swallowing.

Sometimes the side effects can last a lifetime such as when chemo causes long term damage to the heart lungs kidneys or reproductive organs. Below are links to three drug diaries that may be helpful to you. I was told by. I read somewhere that a cancer nurse predicted that chemo patients hair would start to fall out on day 18.