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What Are The Side Effects Of Chemotherapy?
Afraid chemotherapy will make matters worse? Stage 4 cervical, originally diagnosed stage2 in 2009. Age 70, frail, weakened state. If one declines chemotherapy but pursues herbs, nutrition, what is the worst possible life expectancy? Fearful and confused!
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Hello,
Some of the side effects of chemotherapy are:
Fatigue
Hair loss
Easy bruising and bleeding
Infection
Anemia (low red blood cell counts)
Nausea and vomiting
Appetite changes
Constipation
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Some of the side effects of chemotherapy are:
Fatigue
Hair loss
Easy bruising and bleeding
Infection
Anemia (low red blood cell counts)
Nausea and vomiting
Appetite changes
Constipation
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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