Managing of late side effects
Long-term side effects are cancer-related treatment side effects of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery.
- Not everyone necessarily develops long-term side effects.
- Side effects may vary from person to person.
Treatment of late side effects is an important part of cancer care because cancer survivors are now living longer after cancer treatment than in the past.
Because late side effects are a result of treatment, nearly any treatment may cause side effects. Some of the more common side effects are described below. If you are concerned about any of these, please talk with your doctor.
Types of long-term side effects
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Hot flashes
- Insomnia
- Joint pain
- Lymphedema
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- Numbness and tingling
- Pain
- Sexual changes
- Weight gain
