Side Effects of Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer
Side effects are common while receiving chemotherapy for colon cancer. These articles discuss side effects of colon cancer treatment and offer suggestions for coping with them.
Potential Treatment for Erbitux Rashes
Many colon cancer patients receive chemotherapy regimens that contain Erbitux (cetuximab). A common side effect of this drug is an acne-like skin rash. Fortunately, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology identified a treatment for Erbitux rashes.
Many colon cancer patients receive chemotherapy regimens that contain Erbitux (cetuximab). A common side effect of this drug is an acne-like skin rash. Fortunately, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology identified a treatment for Erbitux rashes.
What are the Side Effects of Leucovorin?
On its own, leucovorin probably wouldn't cause any side effects. But since it makes 5-fluorouracil more powerful, adding it to a chemotherapy regimen can sometimes result in more side effects than 5-fluorouracil alone.
On its own, leucovorin probably wouldn't cause any side effects. But since it makes 5-fluorouracil more powerful, adding it to a chemotherapy regimen can sometimes result in more side effects than 5-fluorouracil alone.
Muscle Mass Decreases Side Effects of Adrucil
We're accustomed to doctors basing the dosage of a drug on a person's body weight. It makes sense that you wouldn't give a 120-pound woman the same dosage of chemo as a 200-pound woman, even if their tumors were identical. But did you ever consider that how muscular a person is might make a difference?
We're accustomed to doctors basing the dosage of a drug on a person's body weight. It makes sense that you wouldn't give a 120-pound woman the same dosage of chemo as a 200-pound woman, even if their tumors were identical. But did you ever consider that how muscular a person is might make a difference?
Can Avastin Cause Kidney Failure?
Some research has shown that adding Avastin to a chemotherapy regimen can help people with advanced colorectal cancer live longer. However, Avastin's manufacturer has issued warnings about certain risks associated with the drug and a study published in the The Annals of Pharmacotherapy reported another potential side effect -- kidney failure.
Some research has shown that adding Avastin to a chemotherapy regimen can help people with advanced colorectal cancer live longer. However, Avastin's manufacturer has issued warnings about certain risks associated with the drug and a study published in the The Annals of Pharmacotherapy reported another potential side effect -- kidney failure.