Chemotherapy Cancer Treatments & Side Effects: Video Series

Chemotherapy drugs by killing any cells in the body that are rapidly dividing in order to stop cancer cells from multiplying and growing. Find out how most the cells in the body are not rapidly dividing, and are therefore not affected by chemotherapy, with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

Some side effects from chemotherapy cancer treatments can be reduced or avoided by eating smaller meals to reduce nausea or cutting hair short to reduce the appearance of hair loss. Avoid acidic foods that may cause an increase in mouth sores from chemotherapy with advice from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy side effects.

Some of the more common side effects of Alimta chemotherapy, which is commonly used for mesothelioma lung cancer, include low white blood cell count, anemia, fatigue, constipation, shortness of breath and chest pain. Find out how about 30 percent of people experiences side effects from Alimta chemotherapy cancer treatment with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

The side effects for breast cancer chemotherapy treatments can include osteoporosis, nerve damage in the hands and feet, irritated tear ducts, nausea, and hair loss. Discover the side effects for different breast cancer chemotherapy drugs with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

The side effects of chemotherapy treatments for stomach cancer include nausea, hair loss, weight loss, and sores in the mouth and vagina. Learn how the dosage for stomach cancer chemotherapy treatments may be less than normal in order to try to reduce side effects with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

Mitosis chemotherapy cancer treatments can cause side effects that include mouth sores, hair loss, lowered blood count and nausea. Stop the spread of cancer by killing off cells that are replicating via mitosis with insight from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

Side effects of Taxel, or Taxol, chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer can include suppressed red and white blood cell counts, suppressed blood clotting ability, nerve damage in the hands and feet, muscle aches, and bone pain. Identify other side effects of Taxel chemotherapy cancer treatments, such as mouth sores and diarrhea, with help from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

Taxol, or Taxel, chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer can cause side effects that include suppressed red and white blood counts, suppressed platelet counts, nerve damage, muscles and bone pain, and sores in the mouth. Watch out for sores in the vagina and diarrhea side effects from Taxol chemotherapy with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

Topical chemotherapy ointments, often used for skin cancer, will typically cause a deep sore or ulcer on the skin as the main side effect. Learn how doctors may use topical chemotherapy for a short period and then stop for a period of time to let the skin heal with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

There is a wide variety of chemotherapy drugs used in cancer treatment and each comes with its own set of potential side effects. Find out how not everyone will experience side effects from cancer treatments, and how hardly anyone will experience all side effects, with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

The chemicals used in chemotherapy drugs are designed to influence or kill the ability of cancer cells to replicate. The goal is to find the chemotherapy drug that will kill the cancer without causing extremely harmful side effects. Find out more about chemotherapy drugs with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

The side effects of chemotherapy treatments on skin cancer and skin in general can include deep sores on the skin, color changes in the skin, red flushed skin from fever or extremely pale skin from anemia caused by the chemotherapy. Look at the health of the skin to help determine the overall health of a cancer patient with insight from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

The side effects of chemotherapy tablets are generally the same as chemotherapy given in other forms, though they tend to not be as strong or harsh because of lower dosages. Find out how all chemotherapy cancer treatments has the same general side effects with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

The most common side effects associated with Cisplatin chemotherapy cancer treatments are nausea, vomiting, nerve damage in the hands and feet, and hearing loss. Reduce the dosage or Cisplatin chemotherapy, or combine the treatment with other drugs, to reduce the side effects with insight from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

PET imaging is often used after a first chemotherapy cancer treatment to show whether the treatment is working to reduce the spread of the cancer. Find out how PET imaging is one of the newest and most effective ways to identify whether cancer treatments are working with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

The lasting effects of chemotherapy can include infertility, lung damage from scarring, heart damage and permanent hearing loss or tinnitus. Learn how some long-term side effects of chemotherapy cancer treatments may go away with time with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

The long-term side effects from chemotherapy cancer treatments can include a suppressed immune system, weight loss, hair loss and increased risk of developing other cancers. Find out how many chemotherapy side effects will go away with time with insight from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

Good nutrition for reducing chemotherapy treatment side effects includes eating several small meals, sticking with bland foods and avoiding liquids with meals. Ask a doctor about vitamin or mineral supplements that may help with chemotherapy using advice from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

The physical effects of chemotherapy can include lack of growth if chemotherapy cancer treatments are given before the growth plates are closed. Hair loss and hearing loss can also be a side effect of chemotherapy treatments. Find out whether chemotherapy side effects will reverse after treatment is over with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

The side effects of chemotherapy on dogs are just as bad as the side effects for human cancer patients. Unfortunately, because of treatment dosages and the size of most dogs, chemotherapy alone will often be ineffective. Discuss cancer treatment options for dogs with a veterinarian using insight from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy for dogs.

Low-dose chemotherapy cancer treatments have fewer and less severe side effects than traditional chemotherapy, but they tend to be less effective. Learn how the body and the cancer react differently to lower doses of chemotherapy drugs with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

There are various types of chemotherapy cancer treatments, such as alkylating agents and platnin drugs, most of which work to kill of the ability of a cancer cell to replicate. Get information on other forms of chemotherapy from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

There is a variety of drugs used in conjunction with chemotherapy treatments that work to improve the results of the cancer treatments or decrease the side effects. Discuss vitamins, anti-estrogen pills, prednisone or anabolic steroids with a doctor to see if they will help with cancer treatments using advice from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

Chemotherapy refers to the chemical treatment of a disease, generally in reference to cancer treatments. Learn how chemotherapy cancer treatments work to kill any cells that are rapidly dividing in the body with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

Chemotherapy treatments for colon cancer can cause side effects that include suppressed immune system, hair loss, nausea, mouth sores, sores in the vagina for women, gas and diarrhea. Find out how chemotherapy treatments will effect any rapidly dividing cells in the body with information from a doctor in this free video on chemotherapy and cancer treatments.