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Menopause – particularly when it occurs in women under 40 – may, in the long term, cause bones to become weaker and break more easily. This is called osteoporosis. Talk to your doctor about ways to manage menopausal symptoms. Effects of chemotherapy on men. Chemotherapy drugs may lower the number of sperm produced and reduce their ability ...
Chat Online05/12/2019· Remember that even though chemotherapy is rapidly metabolized and eliminated from the body, the effects — and side effects — of the drugs can last a long time, depending on the type of chemotherapy involved. Those side effects normally include: Fatigue; Hair loss; Easy bruising and bleeding; Infection; Anemia (low red blood cell counts)
Chat Online23/06/2016· Talk to your doctor about any symptoms of dependency and ways to break free from it. I turned to essential oils for anxiety, faith and prayer. 19. Chemo Brain. This is a newer term for memory loss, loss of sharpness or multi-tasking. "Chemo brain" is becoming more accepted as a real side effect, as more and more survivors begin to speak out ...
Chat Online04/09/2014· Treatment can last for anywhere from 3 to 6 months. During that time, you would be considered to be immunocompromised — not as able to fight infection. After finishing chemotherapy treatment, it can take anywhere from about 21 to 28 days for your immune system to recover.
Chat OnlineChemotherapy can cause different mouth problems, such as a sore mouth, mouth ulcers or infection. Your chemotherapy nurse will explain how to look after your mouth to reduce the risk of problems. Some chemotherapy drugs can make your mouth sore and you may get mouth ulcers about 5 to 10 days after they are given.
Chat Online15/07/2019· After treatment, your risk of infection, bleeding, and skin problems may still be high. To stay healthy after chemotherapy, your doctor will give you a plan for follow-up care. Here are some tips to help you take care of your physical health after chemotherapy: Take care of your mouth. Chemotherapy can cause dry mouth or sores.
Chat Online16/01/2017· Many cancer patients think harder about chemotherapy than they do about cancer itself. However, the type and severity of any side effects will depend on the type and dose of chemotherapy you receive and how your body reacts to it. One thing you mustn''t forget is that chemotherapy is your ally, it''s your friend, and can save your life.
Chat OnlineThe length of your treatment session will depend on many factors. Some chemotherapy treatments take minutes or hours. Others are given over several days or weeks. This is called continuous infusion chemotherapy. You do not need to stay at the hospital or clinic for continuous infusion. Instead, drugs are delivered through a small pump you wear ...
Chat Online23/05/2019· Skin changes are some of the most common issues you may encounter in life after chemo, and why many cancer patients seek out skin care products. Your skin changes may last for a few months, but could last longer depending on your treatment. Fortunately, many can be easily detected and, eventually, mitigated.
Chat Online25/05/2021· Most people have mild symptoms, but some have more troubling cognitive problems that can impact daily life. Symptoms may last for 1-2 years after treatment or longer. Most people report they go away over time. Cognitive function and breast cancer treatment. The link between cognitive problems and chemotherapy remains unclear.
Chat Online29/11/2020· I have never had nausea, just tiredness, aching bones, tickley cough and sore throat. I think it also depends on the type of chemo ur having and the type of cancer you have. My symptoms after the first chemo lasted about a week then only a few days after the others. Some people really suffer, some people fly through it.
Chat Online12/09/2021· During your first few chemotherapy sessions, you may want to arrange for someone to pick you up when you’ve finished. It’s certainly the right choice to make for your first visit since you''ll have little idea how well or poorly you will respond to treatment. Driving may be the last thing you’ll want or be able to do.
Chat Online26/01/2016· When it came to certain types of NK, T and B cells, however, the researchers found chemo had a long-term effect. After nine months, B cells (important for creating antibodies) and CD4 T cells (also known as helper T cells) had only “partial recovery,” reaching only 69 percent and 60 percent of pre-chemo levels respectively, potentially leaving patients vulnerable.
Chat Online06/12/2018· I have had family members get chemo and we have all seen it on TV, but happily it’s not like that for dogs. Approximately 80% of dogs do not have side effects at all … and about 15-20% will have mild to moderate side effects. Today we will discuss how you can help identify and manage GI related side effects after chemotherapy treatment.
Chat Online15/07/2019· After treatment, your risk of infection, bleeding, and skin problems may still be high. To stay healthy after chemotherapy, your doctor will give you a plan for follow-up care. Here are some tips to help you take care of your physical health after chemotherapy: Take care of your mouth. Chemotherapy can cause dry mouth or sores.
Chat Online04/08/2020· im due my 2nd chemo this Tuesday in Glasgow. After 1st chemo I didn’t feel any different and took the anti sickness meds anyway. Only pain I felt was some joint pain, not bad enough to take pain meds so I’m hoping. the second lot of chemo is much the same. Today my hair is falling out rapidly....cropping it tonight.
Chat Online17/03/2020· It varies depending on the person and the type of chemotherapy, but for a typical patient who receives immunosuppressive chemotherapy, we see the immune system become more and more impaired over the next four to seven days. At that point it will “hit bottom” and then begin to recover, usually in time for the next cycle of chemotherapy.
Chat OnlineCancer treatment-induced abdominal pain, cramping and flatulence (gas): Chemotherapy can cause both increased (rapid) and decreased (slow) motility of the intestines. In other words, the normal wave-like action that moves stool through the bowel may be faster or slower than usual. Rapid motility may cause stool to travel faster and be less formed.
Chat Online08/06/2009· Lets start with the last day of chemo… After 1 week – My saliva went back to normal. After 2 weeks – My taste and smell came back and all stomach related symptoms went away. After 3 weeks – My hearing normalized. After 4 weeks – My hair began to grow ( Came back blond at first ) After 5-8 weeks – My cuts started to show signs of healing
Chat Online13/04/2021· One course of chemo treatment may last between 3 to 6 months. Typically, one course consists of several on-and-off cycles. One cycle usually lasts 2 to 6 weeks. Within each cycle, there are...
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