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The systems of the body most affected by chemotherapy drugs include visual and semantic memory, attention and motor coordination and executive functioning. [9] [10] These effects can impair a chemotherapy patient's ability to understand and make decisions regarding treatment, perform in school or employment and can reduce quality of life. [10]
The “Full House” alum is undergoing chemotherapy for stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma Dave Coulier Says 'the Side Effects Have Side Effects‘ amid 'Roller Coaster' of Cancer Treatment Skip to ...
Chemotherapy-induced hyperpigmentation is caused by many chemotherapeutic agents (especially the antibiotics bleomycin, and daunorubicin) and the alkylating agents (cyclophosphamide and busulfan). [ 1 ] : 132
Stroke face refers to facial drooping as a result of an oncoming stroke. Do not hesitate to call 911. Learn how rehabilitation improves facial changes.
Side effects of ABVD can be divided into acute (those occurring while receiving chemotherapy) and delayed (those occurring months to years after completion of chemotherapy). Delayed side effects have assumed particular importance because many patients treated for Hodgkin lymphoma are cured and can expect long lives after completion of chemotherapy.
Combined modality chemotherapy is the use of drugs with other cancer treatments, such as surgery, radiation therapy, or hyperthermia therapy. Consolidation chemotherapy is given after remission in order to prolong the overall disease-free time and improve overall survival.
The ‘Full House’ alum said he’s “sending love” to everyone going through chemo as he shares a photo of himself getting treatment for stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Chemo-protective agents are common drugs and like many other drugs, may have side effects of their own. Each agent has different side effects though the most common consist of dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, fever, etc. [ 3 ] It is important to discuss the side effects of these drugs with a doctor before using them to combat any type of ...