What are the side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer?

Breast cancer has now become a killer of women, seriously endangering the health of female friends in our country. In terms of medical methods, many patients now receive treatment through surgery, chemotherapy and other means, but in fact, chemotherapy still has many side effects on the human body and can cause some uncomfortable reactions. So, what are the side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer? Let’s take a look at it together below.

First, breast cancer chemotherapy can cause adverse reactions in multiple systems throughout the body, the first of which is bone marrow suppression, which causes a decrease in white blood cells, thrombocytopenia, and even anemia.

Second, it is the gastrointestinal reaction, which is also an important reason why patients find it difficult to persist or are unwilling to complete chemotherapy. It is the severe nausea and vomiting that make patients uncomfortable and unable to eat.

Third, chemotherapy can cause some inflammation of the oral mucosa, and some people may develop oral ulcers and mucosal ulcers. And hair loss.

Fourth, hair loss. Some patients begin to lose their hair after two cycles of chemotherapy. This is especially true for some young female breast cancer patients. Once they hear that their hair is going to fall out and they become bald, it is difficult for them to tolerate this. They may develop resistance to chemotherapy once they hear about it.

Fifth, there is damage to liver and kidney function. The degree of damage varies depending on the different drugs. Elevated transaminase and jaundice may occur, and in severe cases, acute renal failure may occur.

Through the above introduction, we have some understanding of the side effects of breast cancer chemotherapy. In fact, what is said above is only part of it. Some patients may have severe allergic reactions after chemotherapy. These situations vary from person to person. Patients are advised to face the disease bravely and maintain an optimistic attitude.