- Emotional & Physical Effects
- Anemia and Cancer
- Appetite Changes
- Bleeding and Bruising
- Blood Clots and Anticoagulants
- Body Image
- Bone Health
- Bowel Management
- CAR T-cell Therapy Side Effects
- Chemobrain
- Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects
- Constipation
- Dehydration
- Diabetes Management
- Fatigue
- Hair Loss
- Heart Health
- Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Side Effects
- Infections
- Lymphedema
- Managing Medications
- Nausea
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neutropenia
- Pulmonary Embolism and Cancer
- Mouth Sores from Chemotherapy
- Cancer Pain Management
- Sexuality and Cancer
- Skin and Nail Changes
- Sleep Loss
- Stem Cell Transplant Treatment Side Effects
- Stress Reduction
- Targeted Therapy Side Effects
- Weight Loss
Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Fighting cancer might be the toughest thing you ever have to do.
It’s a 24-hour-a-day job that can drain both your brain and your body.
Cancer can hit you on multiple fronts — the disease itself, the aggressive treatments used to fight it and the side effects of those treatments. Dealing with this barrage of physical effects takes its toll on you emotionally as well.
Learn more about some of the common physical and emotional effects and the steps you can take to mitigate these stressors.
-
Heart Health
-
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Side Effects
-
Infections
-
Lymphedema
-
Managing Medications
-
Nausea
-
Neutropenia
-
Oral Care
-
Pain Management
-
Peripheral Neuropathy
-
Sexuality
-
Skin & Nail Changes
-
Sleep Loss
-
Stem Cell Transplant Treatment Side Effects
-
Stress Reduction
-
Targeted Therapy Side Effects
-
Weight Loss
Featured Podcast
Cancerwise Podcast
Get insights from our experts on cancer diagnosis and treatment, research breakthroughs, and prevention, as well as stories from survivors and caregivers.
Featured Articles
How is pain psychology used in cancer care?
Pelvic floor physical therapy: 5 questions answered
17 simple health changes for the New Year
4 ways to recognize the mind-body connection during cancer treatment
7 self-soothing techniques to build emotional resilience
Caring for scar tissue after cancer surgery
8 cancer treatment-related eye changes and how to manage them
How to cope with cold sensitivity during chemotherapy
request an appointment online.
Help #EndCancer
Give Now
Donate Blood
Our patients depend on blood and platelet donations.
Shop MD Anderson
Show your support for our mission through branded merchandise.