What are the side effects after chemotherapy?

The side effects of chemotherapy include gastrointestinal discomfort, alopecia, anemia, etc.

1. Gastrointestinal discomfort

Chemotherapy drugs can damage normal cells while eliminating cancer cells, and may damage oral and gastrointestinal mucosa, resulting in loss of appetite, diarrhea or constipation and other digestive tract problems.

2. Hair loss

Chemotherapy drugs can affect the growth cycle of hair, leading to hair loss, which may include comprehensive hair loss or local thinning.

3. Anemia

Chemotherapy drugs may affect bone marrow hematopoiesis, resulting in a decrease in the number of red blood cells, causing anemia in patients, specifically manifested as fatigue, pale face, etc.