are chemo side effects cumulative?
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The effects of chemo are cumulative. They get worse with each cycle.
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Nerve damage can occur with chemotherapy, and this may get worse with each dose. Sometimes, treatment has to be stopped because of this. However, other side effects, including nausea, constipation and diarrhea, are not typically cumulative with repeated treatment.
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A commonly used chemotherapy drug causes healthy brain cells to die off long after treatment has ended and may be one of the underlying biological causes of the cognitive side effects – or “chemo brain” – that many cancer patients experience. That is the conclusion of a study published today in the Journal of Biology.
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['Skin irritation, ranging from redness to blistering and peeling.', 'Changes in skin color.', 'Hair loss in the area being treated.', 'Damage to saliva-making glands and teeth when treating cancers near these structures.']
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Side Effects. See also Warning section. Upset stomach, nausea, heartburn, headache, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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Side Effects. Nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, or weight gain may occur. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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Nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, tiredness, dizziness, changes in vaginal bleeding, breast tenderness, diarrhea, or headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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Possible side effects of radiation therapy for NSCLC Nausea and vomiting. Loss of appetite and weight loss. Skin changes in the area being treated, which can range from mild redness to blistering and peeling. Hair loss where the radiation enters the body.
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SIDE EFFECTS: Hot flashes, hair loss, joint/bone/muscle pain, tiredness, unusual sweating, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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If you are fertile or think you might be fertile, it's very important to avoid getting pregnant during chemo. Many chemo drugs can hurt a developing fetus, causing birth defects or other harm. Some can contribute to having a miscarriage.
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Common side effects associated with Zofran include headache, drowsiness, constipation and the chills. In clinical trials of patients taking Zofran to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, nearly a quarter of patients taking 8 mg of the drug twice daily experienced a headache.
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Your doctor may give you medicines to help prevent certain side effects before they happen. Some chemo drugs cause long-term side effects, like heart or nerve damage or fertility problems. Still, many people have no long-term problems from chemo. Ask your doctor if the chemo drugs you're getting have long-term effects.
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Common side effects include: headache, dizziness; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
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Side Effects. Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, appetite changes, increased sweating, or acne may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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Side Effects Skin irritation, dry skin, oily or dry hair/scalp, or temporary hair loss may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, discontinue use and consult your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Hair discoloration may occur and can be reduced by carefully rinsing the hair thoroughly after each treatment.
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['Fatigue.', 'Difficulty with focused thinking (sometimes called chemo brain).', 'Early menopause.', 'Heart problems.', 'Reduced lung capacity.', 'Kidney and urinary problems.', 'Nerve problems such as numbness and tingling.', 'Bone and joint problems.']
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Your oncologist may decide to delay or stop YERVOY. The most common side effects of YERVOY include: feeling tired, diarrhea, nausea, itching, rash, vomiting, headache, weight loss, fever, decreased appetite, and difficulty falling or staying asleep.