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Chemotherapy Effects
Q. What with all the side effects I had during chemotherapy, I really wasn’t in the mood for sex very often. And now that I’m done with chemo, I’m finding I’m still not in the mood… and even when I am, it’s painful! What’s going on?
A. Well, for once those powerful chemo drugs aren’t the primary cause of these new aggravating side effects: loss of sexual desire, and painful intercourse. Instead, the villain is your body’s lack of hormone production, brought on by menopause,...
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Chemotherapy Side Effects
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Chemotherapy Side Effects and "Chemo Brain"
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Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
Source: Breastcancer.org
Chemotherapy destroys cancer cells because the medicines target rapidly dividing cells. But normal cells in your blood, mouth, intestinal tract,... Read more »
Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: Sexual and Fertility Chang...
Source: National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects Sexual and Fertility Changes in Men Ask what changes you may have. Talk with your... Read more »
Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: Hair Loss
Source: National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects Hair Loss (Alopecia) Questions other people have asked: Why will my hair fall... Read more »
Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: Memory Changes
Source: National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects Memory Changes What is causing these changes? Your doctor will work to find out what... Read more »
Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: Fatigue
Source: National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects fatigue (Feeling weak and very tired) Why do I feel so tired? Chemotherapy can make... Read more »
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