General weakness and fatigue.
Chemo and radiation for lung cancer side effects.
When i set out to create this resource i knew it had to be in depth and cover as many side effects as possible.
Dry red itchy or peeling skin.
Sexual problems men fertility problems men sexual problems women fertility problems women skin changes.
Chemo drugs can cause side effects.
If the initial chemo treatment for advanced lung cancer is no longer working the doctor may recommend second line treatment with a single chemo drug such as docetaxel or pemetrexed or with a targeted therapy or immunotherapy drug.
Possible side effects of chemo for nsclc.
With that said some common side effects of radiation therapy for lung cancer include.
While chemo and radiation therapy used together can be a powerful weapon against lung cancer this combination can have strong side effects.
Radiation can damage the healthy cells along with the cancerous cells.
And now i m thrilled to say that it covers 13 of the most common radiation and chemotherapy side effects.
Urinary and bladder changes.
The type of treatment you receive the location of your cancer and your health determine the side effects of radiotherapy.
Treatment areas and possible side effects.