Because
treatment may damage the cells and healthy tissues, side effects are generally
undesirable. These side effects depend mainly on the type and extent of
treatment. Side effects probably are not the same for everyone, and they may
change from one treatment session to the next. Before treatment starts, the
health care team will explain possible side effects and suggest ways to help
patients control them.
NCI provides a useful brochures about cancer treatments and cope with side effects, such as Radiation Therapy and You, Chemotherapy and You, and Eating Hints for Cancer Patients.
Operation
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time consuming to heal after surgery, and the time required for healing is
different for each person. Patients are often uncomfortable during the first
few days. However, medicine can usually control their pain. Before surgery,
patients should discuss the plan for pain relief with your doctor or nurse.
After surgery, the doctor can adjust the plan if more pain remover required.
It is common to feel tired or weak for a while. Team health nurses observe patients for signs of kidney problems by monitoring the amount of fluid that be drunk patients and the amount of urine produced. They are also watching for signs of bleeding, infection, or issues that require immediate care. Lab tests help the health care team monitor for signs of problems.
If one kidney is removed, the remaining kidney is generally able to carry out the work of both kidneys. However, if the remaining kidney is not working properly or if both kidneys are removed, dialysis is needed to cleanse the blood. For some patients, kidney transplantation may be an option (option). For this procedure, surgeons replace the kidney transplant patients with a healthy kidney from a donor.
Arterial embolization
After arterial embolization, some patients have back pain or develop a fever.
Other side effects are nausea and vomiting. These problems disappear.
Radiation Therapy
Side effects from radiation therapy
depend mainly on the amount of radiation given and the part of the body being
treated. Patients likely to become very tired during the applicable radiation,
especially in the later weeks of treatment. Resting is important, but doctors
usually advise patients to try to stay as active as they are.
Radiation therapy to the kidney and adjacent areas that may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or discomfort discard urine. Radiation therapy also may cause a reduction in the number of white blood cells healthy, which helps protect the body against infection. As with addition, the skin in the treated area may sometimes become red, dry, and sensitive. Although side effects from radiation therapy can be distressing, your doctor can usually treat and control them.
Biological Therapy
Symptoms biological therapy may cause flu-like symptoms, such as chills, fever,
muscle aches, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Patients also may get a skin rash (skin rash). These problems can be severe, but
they disappear after treatment is stopped.
Chemotherapy
The side effects of chemotherapy depend
mainly on the specific drugs and the amount received at one time. In general,
anticancer drugs affect cells that divide rapidly, especially:
• Blood cells: These cells fight infection, help blood to clot / freezes, and carry oxygen to all parts of the body. When drugs affect blood cells, patients are more likely to get infections, may ruised or bleed easily, and may feel very weak and tired.
• Cells in hair roots: Chemotherapy can cause hair loss. Hair grows back, but sometimes the new hair is slightly different in color and texture.
• Cells that line the digestive tract: Chemotherapy can cause poor appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, or twists and mouth and lip sores. Many of these side effects can be controlled with medications.
Nutrition
Patients need to eat well during cancer
therapy. They need enough calories to maintain a good weight and protein to
maintain strength. Good nutrition often helps people with cancer feel better
and have more energy.
But eating well can be difficult. Patients may not feel like eating if they are uncomfortable or tired. Also, the side effects of treatment, such as poor appetite, nausea, or vomiting, can be a problem. Some patients find that foods do not taste as good during cancer therapy.
Doctor, dietitian, or other health nurse can suggest ways to maintain a healthy diet. Patients and their families may want to read the brochures National Cancer Institute on Healthy Eating Hints for Cancer Patients, which contains many ideas and recipes handy.
