Dr. Ram Kancherla is a Poughkeepsie, New York, physician who cares for patients at the Hudson Valley Cancer Center. One area of focus for Dr. Ram Kancherla and his team is chemotherapy that addresses a wide range of tumor types.
Chemotherapy has a variety of side effects, depending on the specific combination of drugs, as well as the person’s physical and emotional makeup. In many cases, little or no effect is felt during the first few hours after chemotherapy. A reaction such as nausea typically registers within four to six hours, however this may be delayed by between 12 to 48 hours. In rare cases, no real side effects are experienced.
In addition to nausea, flu-like symptoms are often felt on the third day following chemotherapy treatment. Muscle pains and aches are common and over-the-counter drugs such as Advil or Tylenol will usually alleviate the symptoms.
One reason for the significant side effects of chemotherapy is that, in attacking tumors, chemotherapy also impacts the body’s white blood cell (WBC) count. With bone marrow’s ability to produce WBCs compromised, risks of serious infection increases significantly. Patients who experience a fever that reaches 100.5 degrees after chemotherapy should visit an emergency room or oncology specialist immediately.
Chemotherapy has a variety of side effects, depending on the specific combination of drugs, as well as the person’s physical and emotional makeup. In many cases, little or no effect is felt during the first few hours after chemotherapy. A reaction such as nausea typically registers within four to six hours, however this may be delayed by between 12 to 48 hours. In rare cases, no real side effects are experienced.
In addition to nausea, flu-like symptoms are often felt on the third day following chemotherapy treatment. Muscle pains and aches are common and over-the-counter drugs such as Advil or Tylenol will usually alleviate the symptoms.
One reason for the significant side effects of chemotherapy is that, in attacking tumors, chemotherapy also impacts the body’s white blood cell (WBC) count. With bone marrow’s ability to produce WBCs compromised, risks of serious infection increases significantly. Patients who experience a fever that reaches 100.5 degrees after chemotherapy should visit an emergency room or oncology specialist immediately.
