Managing side-effects after treatment
Even after you have finished treatment for cancer it’s common to have side-effects. Common side-effects include fatigue, sexual side-effects, and bladder or bowel changes. Keep a track of any symptoms you have and report them to your nurse specialist, GP or hospital consultant.
What are the common side-effects after cancer treatment?
While these issues can be frustrating, they are usually temporary and can improve over time. Keeping a journal, using reminders, and engaging in brain-stimulating activities like puzzles or reading may help in managing these cognitive side effects.
While these issues can be frustrating, they are usually temporary and can improve over time. Keeping a journal, using reminders, and engaging in brain-stimulating activities like puzzles or reading may help in managing these cognitive side effects.
Many people experience cognitive changes during and after cancer treatment, commonly referred to as "chemo brain." Symptoms include:
- Difficulty with memory or concentration
- Trouble multi-tasking or staying organized
While these issues can be frustrating, they are usually temporary and can improve over time. Keeping a journal, using reminders, and engaging in brain-stimulating activities like puzzles or reading may help in managing these cognitive side effects.
While these issues can be frustrating, they are usually temporary and can improve over time. Keeping a journal, using reminders, and engaging in brain-stimulating activities like puzzles or reading may help in managing these cognitive side effects.
While these issues can be frustrating, they are usually temporary and can improve over time. Keeping a journal, using reminders, and engaging in brain-stimulating activities like puzzles or reading may help in managing these cognitive side effects.
While these issues can be frustrating, they are usually temporary and can improve over time. Keeping a journal, using reminders, and engaging in brain-stimulating activities like puzzles or reading may help in managing these cognitive side effects.
While these issues can be frustrating, they are usually temporary and can improve over time. Keeping a journal, using reminders, and engaging in brain-stimulating activities like puzzles or reading may help in managing these cognitive side effects.
While these issues can be frustrating, they are usually temporary and can improve over time. Keeping a journal, using reminders, and engaging in brain-stimulating activities like puzzles or reading may help in managing these cognitive side effects.
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It isn’t unusual to feel quite low and lost after your treatment has ended. Let us help you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are quick responses to common questions about side effects. Remember, you are not alone. We are with you, every step of the way.
While these issues can be frustrating, they are usually temporary and can improve over time. Keeping a journal, using reminders, and engaging in brain-stimulating activities like puzzles or reading may help in managing these cognitive side effects.
While these issues can be frustrating, they are usually temporary and can improve over time. Keeping a journal, using reminders, and engaging in brain-stimulating activities like puzzles or reading may help in managing these cognitive side effects.
While these issues can be frustrating, they are usually temporary and can improve over time. Keeping a journal, using reminders, and engaging in brain-stimulating activities like puzzles or reading may help in managing these cognitive side effects.
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