Breast Cancer Post Chemo Side Effects

Anemia low red blood cell counts.

Breast cancer post chemo side effects.

Chemotherapy carries a small risk of weakening the heart muscle and causing other heart problems. Learn about short term effects of chemotherapy. However these late effects are rare. Lung problems which can cause difficulty breathing.

Managing chemotherapy side effects. Menopause and menopausal symptoms. Blood vessel problems including an increased risk of stroke. What cancer treatments cause late effects.

Rare side effects include heart problems and leukemia. Common long term side effects of chemotherapy include early menopause and weight gain. Heart problems including an increased risk of heart attacks. Some chemotherapy drugs can cause heart or lung problems and some drugs increase the risk of getting another cancer in the future.

Bone problems such as bone thinning. For some people side effects can last longer or may develop months or years after chemotherapy has finished.