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Coping with Physical & Emotional Changes
 
    Chemotherapy Effects
    Radiation Therapy Effects
    Pain
    Managing Care at Home
    Nutrition for Cancer Patients
    Long-term Physical Changes
    Anxiety, Fear, and Depression
    Coping with Cancer in Everyday Life
    Coping with Grief and Loss
    Listen With Your Heart
    Coping Tools and Quizzes
    Stories of Hope
    Feeling Good About Your Appearance
   
   
   
Symptoms and Side Effects
Side effects can vary depending on the type of treatment you receive. Learn what to expect and how to cope.
 Chemotherapy Effects
Some people have no side effects at all from chemotherapy. Sometimes, however, chemotherapy will make you feel sick. Learn more about chemotherapy and its effects.
 Pain
Having cancer does not always mean having pain. For those with pain, there are many different kinds of medicines, ways to receive the medicine, and non-medicine methods that can relieve the pain you may have.
 Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting in the person with cancer can be caused by many different things. This information is about the nausea and vomiting caused by chemo or radiation therapy.
 Anemia in People with Cancer
If your red blood cell count is low, you might have a condition called anemia. Learn how to cope with anemia during cancer treatment.
 Fatigue
Fatigue is the most common side effect of cancer treatment. These documents explain how to identify and manage it.
 Radiation Therapy Effects
Since radiation is a local treatment, side effects are usually confined to the area being treated. Learn more about the effects of radiation therapy.
 Second Cancers Caused by Cancer Treatment
Of all the late complications of cancer treatment, developing a second cancer is one of the most serious. Learn more about second cancers caused by cancer treatment.
 Fertility and Cancer: What are my Options?
Many individuals who are being treated for cancer are at risk for fertility problems following treatment. Lean more about your fertility options before you start treatment or after completing treatment.
 Caring for the Patient with Cancer at Home: A Guide for Patients and Families
Learn more about managing side effects, symptoms, and situations that may arise during your treatment. Here is a guide for patients and caregivers.
 
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