Tests and Treatments
Short term side effects
After reading about the different types of treatment for cancer you have probably thought Wow, the body must really react to all these drugs and x-rays and things! Well, you are right. The body inevitably reacts to all the different treatments that
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Cognitive changes (a.k.a chemo brain)
Cognitive changes are problems with thinking, memory and behaviour. -
Feeling tired
Feeling tired and not having your usual 'get up and go' is the most common side effect of chemotherapy. -
Hair Loss
Some chemo drugs and local radiotherapy treatments stop hair being produced. It's the most obvious side effect, so it's probably the thing that most people worry about. -
Mouth and swallowing problems
Many people experience a sore mouth or some problems swallowing food as a result of treatment. -
Nausea and vomiting
Not everyone feels sick or nauseous with their treatment, but many do. If nausea does occur, it usually happens a few hours after chemotherapy – and unfortunately it can last for quite a few hours. -
Weight gain or loss
Cancer and treatments can often have an impact on weight. The changes are often quite small, but sometimes people put on, or lose, a lot of weight, which can be quite hard to deal with. -
Short term impacts on body image
Body image refers to the way an individual sees themselves physically and how they think others see them. -
Dealing with changes to your body
Everyone experiences body image issues at some time in their life, particularly young people. -
Emotional impact on body image
Everyone experiences body image issues at some time in their life, particularly young people.
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