I ve climbed out of the chemo hole once again.
Chemo round 2 side effects.
While side effects of chemo are of course common and expected this particular round might be even more difficult.
Side effects were amplified and i m learning how to incorporate them as a normal.
Chemotherapy can prolong a person s life and potentially rid them of cancer.
Some of the most common side effects of chemotherapy affect digestion.
These days there are also many anti nausea meds that can really help to combat the side effects of chemo.
Side effects are unpredictable and depend on the type of chemo drug a person is using.
A fever higher than what your cancer care team has instructed usually 100 5 f 101 f or greater taken by mouth bleeding or unexplained bruising a rash an allergic reaction such as swelling.
This is the second most common side effect and for many the most uncomfortable.
Contact your cancer care team right away if you have any of the following symptoms during chemo treatment.
Round 2 started with a bang but otherwise followed the same path.
Today s treatments include the latest anti nausea pre chemo meds like zofran or promethazine along with added anti anxiety meds like lorazepam for extra comfort.