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What are the side effects of chemo therapy with breast cancer?

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It varies: Most patients receiving chemotherapy can expect hair loss and some nausea but they can be easily managed and stop soon after chemotherapy has been completed.

Dr Charles agreed

Answered 4/5/2020

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Several: Hair loss, nausea, fatigue, risk for infection. However, the incidence of nausea is a lot less now with newer medications. Hope this helps.

Dr Legha agreed

Answered 3/24/2014

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