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Chemotherapy Side Effects

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Updated: January 20, 2006

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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy, by virtue of the way it works damages dividing cells, so normal body cells that normally develop rapidly are the ones most frequently damaged. This is what causes the chemotherapy side effects.

Areas which experience significant effects of chemotherapy include:

  • Digestive system
  • Bone marrow
  • Mouth, Skin, and Hair

The side effects can be very pronounced and affect the quality of life of a person going through chemotherapy. This article discusses those effects and ways to cope with them.

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