Although chemotherapy and radiation treatments fight cancer, they can also cause unwanted side effects. Many side effects are short-term, and home care methods can deal with them effectively. The information that follows can help you treat mild problems and alert you to situations where medical help is required. If you are concerned about a side effect or if the recommended actions do not help, contact your doctor or nurse for specific medical advice.

"Symptom Management" - Table of Contents >>  Suggestions for Coping with Care at Home >>  Anemia >>  Anxiety >>  Bleeding >>  Body Image Changes >>  Breathing Problems >>  Change and Uncertainty >>  Constipation >>  Dehydration >>  Depression >>  Diarrhea >>  Fatigue >>  Fever >>  Hair Loss >>  Infection >>  Kidney and Bladder Effects >>  Memory and Concentration >>  Mouth Pain/ Mucositis >>  Nausea and Vomiting >>  Nerve and Muscle Effects >>  Pain >>  Sexuality >>  Sleep Disturbances >>  White Blood Cells >>  Symptom Notes