chemotherapy

Managing Cancer related Side Effects
Balance problems and falling

The balance of the body is the ability of the body to balance itself while standing, sitting, or moving. The problem of balance and falling is not just confined to...

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Managing Cancer related Side Effects
Swelling, Ascites and Edema

Overview The term swelling and edema can be used interchangeably, whereas ascites are specifically used for abdominal swelling. Swelling or edema and ascites are side effects of cancer and cancer...

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Managing Cancer related Side Effects
Taste and smell changes

Overview Radiation therapy, surgery, and chemotherapy affect the sense of taste and smell. This may further cause loss of appetite and weight loss and even malnutrition. All these affect the...

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Managing Cancer related Side Effects
Urine Retention

Overview Urine retention is not a disease but a sign of underlying disease. The problem occurs when the bladder is not able to empty or when there is an obstruction...

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Managing Cancer related Side Effects
Weight Change

Overview Weight change is a common side effect in cancer treatment and cancer itself. A person may lose weight or gain excess weight while undergoing cancer treatment or as a...

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Managing Cancer related Side Effects
Anxiety

Table of Contents About Anxiety Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, uneasiness, or scared about the current situation or about something that might happen in the future. Most people diagnosed...

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Managing Cancer related Side Effects
Appearance related side effects

Table of Contents Overview Appearance related side effects: Cancer and cancer treatment affects a patient’s appearance by changing skin, hair, and body weight. There might be scars on the skin....

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Chemotherapy drugs Often used during Chemotherapy
ELIQUIS (ELL eh kwiss) (apixaban)

ELIQUIS (ELL eh kwiss) (Apixaban) Chemotherapy  Have a Question ? ELIQUIS (ELL eh kwiss) (Apixaban) Chemotherapy Have a Question ? What is ELIQUIS (Apixaban)? ELIQUIS is a prescription medicine used...

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Temozolomide (Temodar) + Radiation for Brain Cancer

What is CRYSVITA? CRYSVITA is a prescription medicine used to treat adults and children 6 months of age and older with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH). Important Safety Information You should not...

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Chemotherapy drugs Often used during Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy Drug Information

Chemotherapy drugs Often used during Chemotherapy The list includes chemotherapy, hormone therapies, targeted cancer drugs and bisphosphonates.There are many different types of cancer drugs. Some treat cancer and others help...

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