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Chemotherapy can be an effective tool to treat cancer. But it can also cause side effects. Depending on how serious your side effects are, your provider might delay your chemo treatment for a short time. Read on to learn more.

Some cancer treatment medicines are given through an IV. Sometimes the medicine can leak out of the vein and into nearby tissue under the skin, causing a reaction at the injection site.

Con este video conocerás las respuestas a dudas frecuentes sobre la quimioterapia.

Este video le va a informar a la persona por qué la quimioterapia se usa para el tratamiento del cáncer y por qué es importante programar la terapia durante una serie de cursos.

Este tratamiento para el cáncer, comúnmente llamado "quimio", utiliza fármacos potentes para atacar las células cancerosas en su cuerpo. Estos medicamentos matan las células cancerosas, o desacelerar su crecimiento, e impiden que se diseminen. La quimioterapia se puede utilizar por sí sola, o se la puede combinar con otros tratamientos tales como cirugía o terapia de radiación.

Los potentes medicamentos que se utilizan en la quimioterapia no solo matan las células cancerosas. También pueden dañar células sanas de su cuerpo. En algunas personas, esto causa efectos secundarios desagradables. Veamos cómo puede afectarle la quimioterapia.

Con este video aprenderás por qué es importante tomar tu medicamento de la manera recetada para tratar tu cáncer y tu calidad de vida.

Este video le va a informar al paciente por qué se usa la terapia de medicamentos orales, y la importancia de tomar las medicinas a tiempo y de acuerdo al horario de esta terapia.

Contiene información sobre los efectos secundarios que pueden tener los pacientes durante la quimioterapia y qué hacer para controlarlos. © National Cancer Institute

Chemotherapy can reduce the number of red blood cells in your body. When you have too few of these cells, anemia can result. Anemia has many symptoms. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any of the symptoms listed here. You may need treatment.

Chemotherapy (chemo) is a treatment for cancer. Chemo can be a single medicine. Or it can be a combination of medicines. Learn how chemo works, including goals, side effects, and long-term risks.

Chemotherapy can make your blood less able to clot. This happens because the treatment lowers the number of platelets (clotting cells agents) in your blood. Your risk of bruising and bleeding increases. These tips can help prevent problem bleeding.

Chemotherapy is most often given by IV infusion (through a flexible tube placed in a vein). Depending on the type and number of medicines, the length of your IV treatment may range from hours to days.

You may have a short-term IV or a central venous catheter. Your healthcare provider will discuss which is best for your treatment.

You may have questions about how chemotherapy could affect the things you take for granted in everyday life. Here are some answers to common questions, and some of the adjustments you may need to make.

Chemotherapy can cause bruising or bleeding. Whether it happens depends on the type and dose of chemotherapy you're getting.

Because anticancer medicines are made to kill growing cells, they also affect normal, fast-growing cells such as blood cells forming in the bone marrow and cells in the digestive tract, reproductive system, and hair follicles. Some anticancer medicines may affect cells of vital organs, such as the heart, kidney, bladder, lungs, and nervous system.

Con este video aprenderás cómo la terapia celular, en específico la Inmunoterapia CAR-T, trata ciertos tipos determinados de cáncer.

Su sistema inmunitario le ayuda a detectar y destruir gérmenes invasores. Pero como las células cancerosas están hechas de su propio tejido, su sistema inmunitario no siempre puede ver a esas células como algo que debería atacarse. El objetivo de la terapia biológica, también llamada "inmunoterapia" es ayudar a su sistema inmunitario a reconocer las células cancerosas y a luchar contra ellas. Existen varios tipos de terapias biológicas. Veamos los tres tipos principales.

Los pacientes que reciben terapia biológica son tratados con sustancias comúnmente consideradas como "naturales". Su tratamiento puede utilizar proteínas u otros materiales producidos naturalmente por el cuerpo humano. Por lo general no afectan tanto a su cuerpo como lo hacen los potentes medicamentos de la quimioterapia. Pero la terapia biológica, también llamada "inmunoterapia" sí tiene efectos colaterales.

One type of immunotherapy uses monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). These are manufactured proteins that target specific parts of cancer cells to destroy them. mAbs are most often used along with other cancer treatments.

Immunotherapy is a way of treating disease or infection using the body's immune system. It can be used in some cases to help treat cancer. One form of immunotherapy treatment for cancer is called nonspecific immunotherapy (NSI). Learn more about NSI treatments and how they're used.

Detailed information on biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, or biotherapy

Este video le informará al paciente lo que es la terapia de radiación, y generalmente cómo se usa para matar las células cancerosas.

Con este video aprenderás lo que es la radioterapia en el tratamiento contra el cáncer.

Esta terapia utiliza la radiación para matar las células cancerosas. Puede reducir los tumores. Existen varios tipos de terapia de radiación. Veamos las principales.

La terapia de radiación, o radioterapia, es una manera eficaz de destruir células cancerosas. Pero en el proceso, también puede dañar las células sanas de su cuerpo. Esto crea serios efectos colaterales para muchos pacientes.

SBRT is a form of radiation therapy used to treat cancer. Read on to learn details of when it may be used, and what to expect before and after treatment.

Use these resources to help you learn about radiation therapy.

Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. It uses high-energy X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells.

Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. This therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. Your radiation therapy team will work with you during your treatment.

Radiation therapy uses beams of high-energy X-rays or other particles to kill cancer cells. It's a common part of cancer treatment. If you and your provider decide on radiation, you'll need a treatment planning visit called a simulation.

Radiation kills cancer cells. But some normal cells can also be affected, which can result in side effects such as dry skin, fatigue, or appetite changes. Most side effects heal when your radiation therapy is over. Here's what you need to know.

Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. To feel better, get plenty of rest, exercise, and eat well. This will give your body the extra strength it needs right now. Also look to family and friends for support and comfort.

You had a procedure done to put a balloon breast brachytherapy catheter into your breast. It will be used to give you internal radiation treatment for breast cancer. The end of the catheter is in the same place the cancer was inside your breast. There's a small balloon filled with salt water (saline) on the end. Here's what you need to know about home care.

You've had a cancer treatment called permanent brachytherapy. Your healthcare provider inserted tiny radioactive seeds into your prostate. Each seed is smaller than a grain of rice. They contain radioactive material that kills nearby cancer cells. The seeds will lose their radioactivity over the next weeks and months. The seeds will stay in your prostate the rest of your life, but you can't feel them and they won't harm you.

Follow these guidelines for home care after radiation therapy.

Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment.

Some cancer treatments may harm your ears. Ototoxicity is when a person has hearing problems caused by a medicine. Tinnitus is ringing in your ears. Both can be related to cancer treatment.

Heart damage is a possible side effect of certain cancer treatments. Heart problems can start during treatment. Or they may develop years after treatment is over. Here's what you need to know.

Some symptoms can be mild. But there are some more serious things everyone should watch out for. Reporting these symptoms early to your healthcare team can help prevent complications and extra emergency room or hospital visits.

Dehydration happens when your body loses more fluids than it takes in. Understanding why and how chemotherapy can make you dehydrated is key. It's also important to know how to stay hydrated during treatment.

For some people, cancer treatment can cause flu-like symptoms. Read on to learn more about this, and what you can do.

Although chemo is good at killing cancer cells, it can also harm healthy cells and organs. That includes your liver.

People wear a cold cap before, during, and after chemotherapy. The cooling technology may help prevent hair loss (alopecia) linked with this cancer treatment.

If you're a cancer patient who struggles at mealtime, you're not alone. It's normal to feel too tired to cook or too sick to eat.

Bone pain can feel like a dull ache, a burning sensation, or a sharp, intense pain. It usually occurs in one of the long bones of the arms or legs, but it can affect any bone.

Infusion reactions are when your body has an immune response to a cancer medicine that is given IV (intravenously).

effects. One possible side effect from cancer treatment is a low platelet count. This means the number of platelets in your blood is lower than normal. Read on to learn more.

Side effects during cancer treatment can be difficult and frustrating. But there are things you can do to help minimize them.

Este video le va a ofrecer al paciente maneras de prevenir, aminorar y enfrentar los síntomas comunes como la náusea y el vómito durante el tratamiento contra cáncer.

Este video le va a informar al paciente maneras de prevenir, aminorar y enfrentar los efectos secundarios comunes del tratamiento de cáncer de boca y garganta.

Este video le va a dar al paciente una idea de lo que es la Neutropenia, y va a aprender cómo se puede proteger contra infecciones.

Este video le va a proporcionar a la persona maneras de prevenir y aminorar la fatiga, que es un efecto secundario común del tratamiento contra el cáncer.

Este video le va a ofrecer al paciente varias maneras de prevenir, aminorar y enfrentar la diarrea, que es un efecto secundario común del tratamiento del cáncer.

Con este video aprenderás sobre maneras de enfrentar y reducir el dolor asociado con el tratamiento del cáncer.

Contiene información sobre las medicinas contra el dolor para pacientes con cáncer, los planes para controlarlo, cómo hablar con su equipo de atención médica sobre el dolor que usted siente y qué hacer para controlar los efectos físicos y emocionales del mismo. © National Cancer Institute

Este video le va a ofrecer al paciente varias maneras de prevenir, aminorar y enfrentar la pérdida de cabello, que es un efecto secundario común del tratamiento del cáncer.

Después de ver este video la persona comprenderá el costo físico y emocional que el tratamiento contra el cáncer puede traer y escuchará algunas formas de manejar estos efectos.

Con este video aprenderás consejos que te ayudarán a dormir mejor.

Con este video aprenderás como las alternativas de terapia pueden mejorar los efectos secundarios del tratamiento.

Con este video aprenderás cómo comer sin riesgo durante tu tratamiento contra el cáncer.

Con este video aprenderás como prepararte para una emergencia natural durante tu tratamiento contra el cáncer.

Con este video aprende como cuidar tu piel y uñas durante el tratamiento contra el cáncer.

Con este video aprenderás cuando debes llamar al doctor o profesional médico si tienes efectos secundarios a causa del tratamiento contra el cáncer.

Después de haber visto este video el paciente podrá reconocer los síntomas de la depresión y ansiedad que comúnmente afectan a las personas que se someten al tratamiento para el cáncer, y algunas maneras positivas que pueden ayudar a enfrentarlo.

Difficulty passing stool (constipation) is a common side effect of chemotherapy and pain medicine. It can also occur if you're not getting enough exercise and nourishment. These tips can help.

A common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is diarrhea. This is when you have loose, watery stools or pass stool more often than usual. To help limit this problem, try these tips.

Extreme tiredness, called fatigue, is common. It can be caused by worry, lack of sleep, or low appetite. Fatigue can also be a sign of anemia, a shortage of red blood cells. Read on for some tips to help you feel better.

Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Not all types of chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause hair loss. But if it does happen, these tips can help.

Chemotherapy can make your body less able to fight off infection. This happens because treatment reduces the number of white blood cells (infection fighters) in your body. To help prevent infections, follow these tips.

Mouth sores (stomatitis) and dry mouth are common side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. These tips may help you feel better.

Minor nail problems are common side effects of chemotherapy. These side effects occur because the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer cells. To manage these side effects, try these tips.

Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Here are some helpful tips.

During chemotherapy, the energy provided by a healthy diet can help you rebuild normal cells. It can also help you keep up your strength and fight infection. These guidelines can help.

Minor skin problems are common side effects of chemotherapy. These side effects occur because the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer cells. To manage these side effects, try the tips that follow.

Radiation therapy can cause several side effects. Most of them will go away once treatment ends. The ones you have depend on the location of the tumor. These tips can help you care for your skin after radiation therapy.

After getting a few treatments, some people feel nausea and begin vomiting in anticipation of the next treatment. The reaction is usually caused by something related to the treatment, like the smell of alcohol or the sight of a medical uniform.

Helpful tips on foods to choose if you have nausea and vomiting during cancer treatment.

PDT is a treatment that uses medicines called photosynthesizing agents and light to destroy cancer cells. It is most often used to treat certain cancers in the esophagus, lungs, and skin. Learn more about PDT and what to expect.

New vaccines are being developed for cancer. Learn more about these vaccines.

A blood transfusion is when blood or parts of the blood are given to a person through an IV line placed in a vein. The blood and blood parts used for transfusion are called blood products. The blood usually comes from another person (donor). This sheet tells you more about how blood and blood products may be used to help treat cancer.

Infusion therapy is a safe way to take medicines or fluids that can't be taken by mouth. Instead, they flow through a flexible tube (catheter) that's placed in a vein—usually on your arm or chest. This is called the infusion site.

Use this checklist to make sure you have all the things you need. If anything is missing or damaged, call the supply company right away.

Infusion therapy is a safe way to take medicines or fluids that can't be taken by mouth. Here's how to prevent infection when doing infusion therapy at home.

Your supplies need to be kept sterile. Otherwise, they aren't safe to use. Inspect, store, and dispose of supplies as directed by the nurse.

At home, you need to take good care of your catheter. A catheter has a high risk of infection. You must take extra care to protect it from germs.

Bone marrow suppression is when fewer blood cells are made in the marrow. It's a common side effect of some strong medicines, such as chemotherapy.