Coping With Treatment Side Effects
Treatment side effects can be tough — but many are manageable, and your team can help more than you might expect. This guide explains common side effects and gentle ways to find comfort.
Common side effects like fatigue, nausea, and appetite changes, gentle self-care that may help, the importance of telling your team, and when to call them.
What's inside
- →Common side effects — what may happen
- →Fatigue — resting & pacing
- →Nausea & appetite — gentle comfort
- →Skin, hair & mouth — everyday care
- →Tell your team — they can help
- →When to call — don't wait
For educational purposes only
This guide offers educational and supportive information to help you navigate cancer care and find support — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for your oncology team. It does not diagnose, treat, or cure cancer, and makes no promises about outcomes; all decisions about your diagnosis and treatment should be made with your doctors. Contact your care team about new or worsening symptoms, and seek urgent care for severe problems such as a high fever during treatment, difficulty breathing, or uncontrolled bleeding. You don't have to carry this alone — if you're struggling emotionally, reach out to your team or a counsellor, and in crisis call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.