Experiences with Side Effects of Cancer
There are both physical and emotional side effects of cancer; experiences vary from patient to patient regarding side effects before, during, and after treatment. Although you may not know what to expect with your certain type of cancer or treatment plan, there are ways to be proactive by preparing yourself mentally, taking care of yourself physically, and doing what is best for yourself emotionally all through your cancer diagnosis. You can focus on your daily routine, talk closely with your care team about what you are experiencing, eat healthy, continue to exercise, distract yourself with hobbies, and lean on your support system whether it is made up of family, friends, or local support groups.
It might help you to know what other WhatNexters have experienced through their cancer treatment; remember that side effects will vary for everyone. It may help you to prepare for the worst but hope for the best.
For more information read our guide onTreatments and Side Effects of Cancer - What to Expect.
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Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)
Side Effects
0 CommentsDriving became dangerous as my husband couldn't feel which pedal he was pushing. I had to take FMLA so I could take him to appointm...
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Joint changes
Side Effects
2 CommentsAlmost overnight after starting chemo (adriamycin/cytoxan) i was no longer to get up from sitting in the tub or from a low chair or ...
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Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)
Side Effects
2 CommentsThis, for me, is the worst of ALL the things I have had to deal with during my journey. I was never warned about Neuropathy, nor did...
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Depression/Anxiety
Side Effects
0 CommentsAfter completing treatment, I am now in remission, but am a FAR different person. I was ALWAYS the happy person in the room...now I ...
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Low white blood cell counts (neutropenia)
Side Effects
0 CommentsOn several occasions, my WBC Count was low enough for them to treat me with Neupogen.
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Low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia)
Side Effects
0 CommentsAbout halfway through my treatment, my Platelets were low enough for them to postpone my treatments for 3 weeks.
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Hair loss (alopecia)
Side Effects
0 CommentsJust before starting my 2nd round of treatments, my hair was beginning to fall out. I went and got a short haircut because I had VER...
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Diarrhea
Side Effects
0 CommentsAfter my first Chemotherapy treatment, I woke up in my bed surrounded by my own feces. I was MORTIFIED! They didn't tell me that thi...
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Chemo brain
Side Effects
0 CommentsI was having TERRIBLE Chemo Brain. It has gotten better with time.
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Hair loss (alopecia)
Side Effects
0 CommentsIt was all falling out.... head and beard. So, about two weeks after my stem-cell transplant, I asked my nurse to cut it all off. I...
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