Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy side effects

Chemotherapy hair loss

Chemotherapy and Exercise

CAF Chemotherapy

CEF Chemotherapy

CEF-G Chemotherapy

CMF Chemotherapy

CMFPO Chemotherapy

FEC Chemotherapy

AC Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy Tip

CMFPO Chemotherapy is an adjuvant therapy for breast cancer using Cyclophosphamide (oral), Methotrexate and Fluorouracil (5FU).

A blood test is required before the start of each CMFPO chemotherapy treatment. If you visit your dentist or doctor you should tell them about your CMFPO treatment .


Expected Side Effects:

  • Nausea and vomiting - in the first 12-24 hours after your CMFPO chemotherapy      treatment and usually wears off by day 3-7.
  • Hair Loss - a high percentage of hair loss or thinning
  • Fatigue -usually begins in the first week after your CMFPO chemotherpay treatment.

    Possible Side Effects:

  • Pain or Tenderness - may occur where the needle was placed when you have      your CMFPO chemotherapy treatment and it may extend up the arm.
  • Sunburn
  • Burning feeling when passing urine
  • Watery Eyes
  • Low blood count
  • Menopause Symptoms - hot flashes and infertilty
  • Metallic Taste
  • Weight Gain
  • Joint Pain - after your CMFPO chemotherapy treatment you may experience pain in
          your joints of the hands, knees and feet.

    Tamoxifen is also given in some as an adjuvant therapy in certain patients. Click here to read more about Tamoxifen.

    NOTE: The chemotherapy protocols on the left are typical adjuvant therapy treatments for breast cancer.

     

     

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