Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

Learn about the various side effects associated with cancer treatments in this comprehensive physician grand rounds presentation. Explore toxicity criteria, infusion reactions, and management strategies for common issues like mucositis, febrile neutropenia, and diarrhea. Delve into topics such as hair loss, cardiac toxicity, fatigue, and the impacts of targeted therapies and immunotherapy. Examine lung toxicity, graft versus host disease, and radiation effects. Gain insights into the often-overlooked financial and emotional toxicities of cancer treatment, including work-related challenges, financial stress, guilt, anxiety, and depression. Understand the latest guidelines and management approaches to improve patient care and quality of life during cancer treatment.