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Fatigue is a normal and expected side effect of most forms of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and biotherapy. [2] On average, cancer-related fatigue is "more severe, more distressing, and less likely to be relieved by rest" than fatigue experienced by healthy people. [ 2 ]
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]
Nicole Eggert shared a health update regarding her cancer treatment a year after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has undergone chemotherapy, a mastectomy, and now is onto the next phase.
Side effects of thalidomide-induced peripheral neuropathy include sensory symptoms, possible motor impairment, and gastrointestinal and cardiovascular autonomic manifestations. The symptoms of immunomodulatory drugs may dictate whether treatment is continued or discontinued, and they can last long-term after chemotherapy completion. [3]
Weighty Matters. As one’s age creeps up, sometimes the tally on the scale does, as well. There are a number of reasons why it can be harder to lose weight as you get older — from activity ...
Weight loss over 50 can be challenging due to menopause, muscle loss, stress. Doctors and dietitians share how to combat weight gain, like by strength training.
Weight gain; Headache; Agitation; Insomnia; Anxiety; Nausea & vomiting; Akathisia — a sense of unease and restlessness that presents itself with anxiety; Lightheadedness; Constipation; Emotional instability; Euphoria or Dysphoria
19. Get your sleep. One great thing about being 50—you are completely over the social pressure to stay out late. (Though hormonal changes from menopause can have you staring at the ceiling at 2 ...