Allergic Reactions (to chemotherapy drugs & IV contrast dyes)
Arthralgias & Myalgias
Blood (hematologic) Effects overview • anemia (low red blood cell count) • neutropenia (low white blood cell count) • thrombocytopenia (low platelets) • blood clots & deep vein thrombosis (dvt)
Bronchorrhea (increased sputum)
Cardiotoxicity & Blood Pressure Effects
Extravasation
Eye (Ocular) Changes
Fatigue
Fluid Complications ascites (fluid in the abdomen) • pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart) • pleural effusion (fluid in the space around the lungs)
Gastrointestinal Effects constipation • diarrhea
Leukemia Secondary to Treatment
Mucositis & Stomatitis
Nausea & Vomiting
Neurotoxicity cognitive dysfunction • peripheral neuropathy
Nutritional Problems & Weight Loss
Oral Complications
Pain
Psychological Effects anxiety • depression • post traumatic stress disorder
Respiratory Complications shortness of breath (dyspnea) • lung collapse (pneumothorax, atelectasis) • infections (pneumonia, aspergillosis) • interstitial lung disease (pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis, ARDS) • pulmonary embolism
Sexual & Reproductive Side Effects fertility (including premature menopause) • sexual dysfunction • emotional issues
Skin Problems (Cutaneous Effects)
Spinal Cord Compression
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Chemotherapy Side Effects - Individual Drug Fact Sheets
Radiation Side Effects
Surgical Complications
