As newer types of cancer treatment are developed such as immunotherapy doctors may find that these treatments also cause late effects in cancer survivors.
Chemo treatments side effects.
Learn about treatments for side effects.
Some chemo drugs cause long term side effects like heart or nerve damage or fertility problems.
Learn about side effects caused by cancer treatment.
Late effects of cancer treatment can come from any of the main types of cancer treatment.
Many chemotherapy drugs affect hair follicles and can cause hair loss alopecia within a few weeks of the first treatment.
Chemotherapy hormone therapy radiation surgery targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Ask your doctor if the chemo drugs you re getting have long term effects.
Know what signs and symptoms to call your doctor about.
Side effects are problems that occur when cancer treatment affects healthy tissues or organs.