Managing Side Effects

A common side effect of chemotherapy is hair loss (alopecia). This side effect handout answers questions about alopecia and offers tips for coping with hair loss caused by chemotherapy.

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition in which a nerve or group of nerves have trouble communicating with each other. This article provides an overview of peripheral neuropathy and offers tips for coping with this side effect of some chemotherapy agents.

An overview of nutrition concerns during cancer treatment, including diarrhea, poor appetite, mouth sores, constipation, nausea and weight gain/loss.

Nausea is a "sick" or "queasy" feeling in your stomach. Vomiting or "throwing up" is when your body empties what is in your stomach through your mouth. It often goes along with nausea.  In most cases it can be managed with medications and diet and lifestyle changes.

Discusses the importance of protein during cancer treatment, what foods contain protein and how to increase your intake of protein.

A paracentesis is a procedure in which excess fluid from the abdominal cavity is removed using a needle.

A low fiber diet can help control diarrhea. This article goes over which foods to eat and which foods to stay away from, especially for those with cancer or who are getting cancer treatment.

Tips for managing cancer-related fatigue, one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment.