Fatigue See All  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Fatigue Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Fatigue: Definition in Fatigue Fatigue is a feeling of being tired, weak, or exhausted. It's the most common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment. ...more

Mouth Sores and Swallowing Issues See All  Chewing and Swallowing Problems During Cancer Treatment in Mouth Sores and Swallowing Issues If you have mouth problems, eat soft, soothing foods (at cold or room temperature), and puree cooked foods in the blender to make them smoother and easier to eat. ...more  Chemotherapy-Related Mouth Mucositis in Children in Mouth Sores and Swallowing Issues Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to treat cancer. The medicines can cause an inflammation of the lining of the mouth. The mouth is lined with mucous membranes.

Nausea and Vomiting See All  Nausea and Vomiting with Chemotherapy in Nausea and Vomiting After getting a few treatments, some people feel nausea and begin vomiting in anticipation of the next treatment. The reaction is usually caused by something related to the treatment, like the smell of alcohol or the sight of a medical uniform.

Other Side Effects See All  Hypercalcemia (High Calcium Level in the Blood) and Cancer in Other Side Effects Your calcium level can become too high if your cancer has spread to the bones, causing calcium to be released. Or your cancer may release certain hormones that affect the normal systems that control the calcium level in your blood. ...more  Lung Cancer: Managing Shortness of Breath in Other Side Effects Dyspnea is the technical word for difficulty breathing. It's a common symptom in people who have lung cancer or have cancer that has spread to the lungs.

Pain Control See All  Cancer and Pain Management in Pain Control When you have cancer, it's important to talk about pain management with your healthcare provider. Even if pain can't be prevented, it can often be reduced or controlled. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Pain and Chemotherapy in Pain Control The goal of pain control is to prevent pain that can be prevented, and to treat pain that cannot be prevented. It is possible that you will not have pain from chemotherapy treatments. But if you do, you can take steps to relieve it.

Sexual Issues See All  Life After Cancer: Changes in a Woman’s Sex Life in Sexual Issues Many women have changes in their sex life after cancer treatment. You may have both physical and emotional side effects. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) after Treatment in Sexual Issues Erectile dysfunction is the inability for the penis to get or stay erect for sex. It's often a side effect of the treatments for prostate cancer. Read on to learn more.

Skin Problems and Hair Loss See All  Skin/Nails and Chemotherapy in Skin Problems and Hair Loss Chemotherapy can affect both the skin and nails. It may cause an increased sensitivity to the sun as well as redness, rashes, itching, peeling, dryness, or acne. Nails may become darkened, yellow, brittle, or cracked, and may also develop vertical lines or ridges. ...more  Hair Loss and Chemotherapy in Skin Problems and Hair Loss People often choose to wear wigs, scarves, or hats while or after losing their hair.

Sleep and Neurological Issues See All  Insomnia in Sleep and Neurological Issues One common problem in insomnia is that the bed has become connected with things other than sleep. This makes it hard to use the bed for sleep when you want. ...more  Hypersomnia in Sleep and Neurological Issues One side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is sleeping too much. This is called hypersomnia, meaning "too much sleep.'' ...more  Brain Tumors: Coping with Thinking and Memory Problems in Sleep and Neurological Issues Brain tumors may affect how you think, reason, and remember.

Cancer Treatment Side Effects See All Anemia and Infections See All Appetite Loss and Taste Changes See All Anxiety and Depression See All Bone Loss See All Constipation See All Diarrhea See All Fatigue See All Mouth Sores and Swallowing Issues See All Nausea and Vomiting See All Other Side Effects See All Pain Control See All Sexual Issues See All Skin Problems and Hair Loss See All Sleep and Neurological Issues See All  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Anemia and Infections Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen.

Cancer FAQs See All  Adrenal Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Adrenal cancer is a rare cancer that starts in the adrenal glands. You have 2 adrenal glands. One sits on top of each kidney. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more