cancer treatment includes the use
of a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. All of these
treatments have some side effects such as nausea, fatigue and pain. side
effects can last for a long time or maybe take Your daily life! So, it is
important to understand how to handle these side effects.
Side effects can not be avoided,
but make sure that You then understand that to cope with them easily.
Let's discuss some of the common
side effects of cancer treatment
nausea
As mentioned earlier chemotherapy
drugs used to kill cancer cells and stop the spread of cancer cells in other
parts of the body. Well, these drugs can cause nausea and vomiting as well.
Usually the doctor will prescribe anti - nausea drugs. It is very helpful to
overcome the nausea. You should ensure that you take prescribed drugs
regularly. Another way to deal with nausea is to avoid fatty or fried foods.
Avoid salty foods or spicy is also a good idea.
fatigue
Almost 70 percent of cancer
patients experience fatigue. Fatigue is usually the after effects of
radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Some patients also suffer from anemia. This is
one of the many side effects of cancer treatment. The most common way to handle
fatigue is to take a rest. But if sleep and rest does not relieve fatigue,
daily life is affected. To overcome fatigue, initially reduce the workload. Always
maintain a healthy and nutritious diet and daily exercise. This will help keep
Your mind fresh. Fatigue can also cause depression. Well, be sure to follow all
post-treatment treatment recommended by Your doctor and ensure that You eat
right and exercise regularly.
hearing loss
chemotherapy drugs can cause
hearing loss which is progressive and irreversible. These side effects can be
seen most often as a result of the use of the chemotherapy drug based on
platinum and radiation therapy. Drugs cause damage to cells of the inner ear
and the ear becomes less sensitive to sound waves.
The only way to handle these side
effects is to make sure that You visit Your doctor regularly for checkups and
if the hearing loss is too severe, cochlear implants used as a drug.
hair Loss
Chemotherapy destroys rapidly
dividing cells in Your body. This means that may be of interest to the roots of
the hair as well. Chemotherapy is known to affect the hair on the head. In some
cases it affects the other hair such as eyebrows, eyelashes etc. Hair loss is,
however, a temporary stage. this hair grows back after a few months after the
last treatment. radiation therapy is also known to cause hair loss. However
this is limited to areas in which radiation is given.
In addition to this, You will see
that Your skin becomes dry type, red and itchy. mild irritation can be treated
by applying ointment or lotion as prescribed by Your doctor.
In short, side effects are
inevitable, but if You know how to cope with them, You can live a more
comfortable life after treatment.
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