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What should my son expect from chemo for testicular cancer?
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Short & long term, : Side effects of chemotherapy depend on the number of cycles he receives (2, 3, or 4) and whether he has bleomycin as part of his regimen (bep vs ep). Possible short term side effects include fatigue, nausea/vomiting, hand tingling, anemia, skin/hair changes. Long term, infertility, cardiovascular disease, lung disease and metabolic syndrome are risks. You should be counseled about sperm banking.
Answered 12/9/2013
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