Something Must Know About Chemothearapy

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Chemotherapy is given by following ways:
    1. Oral (by mouth)
    2. Injection (intramuscular or subcutaneous)
    3. Intravenous (IV)
    4. Intra-arterial (into the arteries)
    5. Intraregional (directly into the tumor)
    6. Intraperitoneal (into the peritoneal cavity)
    7. Intrathecal (into the spinal fluid)
    8. Topically (applied to the skin)

Effects of Chemotherapy:
1.   Fatigue
2.   Nausea & Vomiting
3.   Pain
4.   Hair Loss
5.   Anemia
6.   Infection
7.   Blood Clotting Problems
8.   Mouth, Gum and Throat Problems
9.   Diarrhea and Constipation
10.   Nerve and Muscle Effects
11.   Effects on Skin and Nails
12.   Radiation Recall
13.   Kidney and Bladder Effects
14.   Flu-Like Symptoms
15.   Fluid Retention
16.   Effects on Sexual Organs and Sexuality