The
side effects of cancer therapy will vary - depending on the
individual factors such as age, and the therapies received, and just
difference in how individuals metabolize and respond to the same
drugs.
The effects can range from minor to severe; can be
temporary, will often improve with time, but can also emerge late
and persist as chronic conditions.
Late and Long-term
effects can emerge from chemotherapy, radiotherapy,
and surgery. Long-term effects may present early, while
late effects can occur long after treatment has been
completed.
"Keep
in mind that not everyone who has cancer treatment gets each of
the long-term or late side effects, and some people might not
experience any aftereffects of treatment. Different chemotherapy
drugs cause different late effects. So if you didn't take the
chemotherapy drugs that can cause infertility, then you aren't
believed to be at risk of that particular late effect. Radiation
and surgery will only affect the area of the body they're used to
treat. So, for example, if you had radiation to a part of your
body other than your head or neck, then you won't be at risk of
cavities and tooth decay as a result of your radiation
therapy."
Mayo Clinic
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