Cancer Treatment Side Effects

More than 180,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Men can also develop breast cancer, but it is relatively uncommon--less than 2,000 men are diagnosed with the disease each year. There are a number of treatment options for breast cancer, and each comes with its own... more »

The prostate is part of a male’s urinary and reproductive system. Its main function is to produce the white fluid that carries sperm. It also keeps both urine and sperm flowing in the right direction. The prostate surrounds the urethra, and is normally the size of a walnut, but can grow in middle aged men to the point where it impedes... more »

The type of treatment used for lung cancer depends on the stage of the cancer, whether it has spread beyond the lungs and whether the patient has other medical conditions. Some treatment methods can be used together, especially if the lung cancer has metasticized into other parts of the body. Lung cancer treatments include several... more »

According to the Mayo Clinic, lung cancer causes the most deaths among Americans of any type of cancer. Lung cancer is often not detected until it is at advanced stages, which directly impacts the most effective type of treatment. Treatments for lung cancer include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, which may be done on their own... more »

It is extremely important to understand the possible side effects of treatments for thyroid cancer, also known as papillary or follicular carcinoma. Side effects will vary depending on the type of treatment you undergo, which could include surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy. Make sure to speak with your oncologist or doctor... more »