Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Patient Care. In this article, we delve into Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects, exploring the latest advancements and essential information.
Chemotherapy drugs target rapidly dividing cells. While they effectively kill fast-growing cancer cells, they also affect healthy rapidly dividing cells in the body, such as those in the hair follicles, bone marrow, and digestive tract.
Common side effects include fatigue, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, increased risk of infection (due to low white blood cells), and anemia (due to low red blood cells).
Medical oncologists prescribe highly effective anti-nausea medications (antiemetics) before, during, and after chemo sessions. Dietary changes, such as eating ginger and avoiding spicy foods, also help significantly.