Chemotherapy Patient Education

What is chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is a medication used to attack cancer cells.

Watch a video explaining how to manage symptoms related to chemotherapy and learn how to keep yourselves and your loved ones safe.

Symptom Management

The following patient information contain tips for dealing with some side effects related to cancer and cancer treatment. Be sure to speak to your oncology team if these tips are not helping you or you have other new or worsening symptoms.

Anxiety

Constipation

Depression

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Fever

Hair Loss

Loss of Appetite

Low Platelet Count

Low Red Blood Count

Mouth Problems

Nausea and Vomiting

Pain

Peripheral Neuropathy

Sensitivity to the sun

Sexuality Changes

Shortness of Breath