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Chemotherapy and radiation are both primary cancer treatment modalities that are frequently used in combination to improve survival rates [1], [2]. They are linked by their shared potential to cause significant side effects, including organ damage, fertility issues, and cognitive impairment [3], [4], [5], [6].
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Long-term and Late Effects of Cancer cancer.org 2 facts
claimCertain cancer treatments increase the risk for a second (secondary) cancer, such as acute myelogenous leukemia after chemotherapy or breast cancer after radiation to the chest.
claimCancer treatments that affect the reproductive system, such as certain types of chemotherapy and radiation to the pelvis, belly, or spine, can damage the ovaries and testes, leading to fertility problems.
Post Treatment Survivorship, Information, Resources - Cancer Care cancercare.org 2 facts
claimDyspnea, or shortness of breath, in cancer survivors can be caused by side effects of chemotherapy or radiation, anemia, non-cancer lung conditions like asthma or COPD, or anxiety related to cancer recurrence and stress.
claimDyspnea, or shortness of breath, can be caused by chemotherapy or radiation side effects that reduce lung capacity, anemia, non-cancer lung conditions like asthma or COPD, or anxiety related to cancer recurrence and stress.
Cancer Rehabilitation - Cancer Nation (Formerly NCCS) canceradvocacy.org 1 fact
measurementUp to 90 percent of cancer survivors experience pain and other function-limiting consequences resulting from chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery.