Understanding the Different Side Effects of Chemotherapy
By Naomi West
There are numerous different methods that can be employed to treat colon cancer. The medication used during the process will help to remove all of the cancer cells - which are traveling and dividing through the body at a quick rate. Yet, it will likewise get rid of the healthy cells contained inside the body. These include the lining of the GI tract, bone marrow, membranes that line the mouth, and hair follicles.
When these healthy cells are destroyed the patient will hurt from particular side effects which include;
- Hair loss
- Sore mouth
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss in appetite
- Rash on feet and hands
It will also induce fatigue because their red blood cell count is quite low and this is able to induce anemia.
These side effects may differ counting on the type of drugs that the doctor is administering to you. Hair loss is something that is less popular in many of the common colon cancer chemotherapy treatments.
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