6 Common Chemotherapy Side Effects

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4. Anemia

Chemotherapy lowers the amount of red blood cells which can lead to anemia.  Anemia can make a person feel light-headed and dizzy, have a pallor complexion, bruise easily, shiver often, become prone to infections, and generally feel unwell.

Did you know that chemotherapy may be preferred instead of hormone therapy for some castration-resistant prostate cancer patients?

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