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Does blurry vision from chemo go away?
Usually, the effects are temporary and will go away when you stop taking the drug. But some effects may be long term. Changes to your eyesight and eyes can be uncomfortable and upsetting. These changes can make your usual activities hard to do and as a result, affect your quality of life.
Can chemo cause optic nerve damage?
In rare cases, ocular side effects can be severe, disabling and irreversible. This includes optic neuropathy, an inflammation of the optic nerve that transmits vision information from your eyes to your brain. UpToDate listed the most recent research on how certain cancer drugs affect eye health.
What are side effects of oxaliplatin?
Side Effects
- Diarrhea, changes in taste, mouth sores, nosebleeds, tiredness, headache, dizziness, or trouble sleeping may occur.
- Temporary hair loss may rarely occur.
- Oxaliplatin can sometimes affect how your nerves work (peripheral neuropathy).
Can chemo affect your teeth?
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may cause changes in the lining of the mouth and the salivary glands, which make saliva. This can upset the healthy balance of bacteria. These changes may lead to mouth sores, infections, and tooth decay.
How long does the chemo stay in your system?
It generally takes about 48 to 72 hours for your body to break down and/or get rid of most chemo drugs. But it’s important to know that each chemo drug is excreted or passed through the body a bit differently.
Do chemo side effects get worse with each cycle?
The effects of chemo are cumulative. They get worse with each cycle. My doctors warned me: Each infusion will get harder. Each cycle, expect to feel weaker.
How bad are the side effects of chemotherapy?
Side effects are not always as bad as you might expect, but it’s normal to worry about this part of cancer treatment. Some chemo drugs can damage cells in the heart, kidneys, bladder, lungs, and nervous system. Sometimes, you can take medicines with the chemo to help protect your body’s normal cells.
What are the symptoms of cancer during chemo treatment?
Contact your cancer care team right away if you have any of the following symptoms during chemo treatment: A fever of 100.5°F or greater (taken by mouth) Bleeding or unexplained bruising A rash or allergic reaction, such as swelling of the mouth or throat, severe itching, trouble swallowing Intense chills
What happens to healthy cells during chemo?
Cancer cells tend to grow fast, and chemo drugs kill fast-growing cells. But because these drugs travel throughout the body, they can affect normal, healthy cells that are fast-growing, too. Damage to healthy cells causes side effects.
Is it safe to take other medicines during chemo treatment?
This isn’t a problem for healthy people with normal platelet counts, but if a person has low platelet counts from chemo, this combination might put them at risk of a serious bleeding problem. Your doctor can talk with you about the safety of using other medicines, vitamins, and supplements while you are being treated for cancer.