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Patients receiving standard chemotherapy regimens for solid tumors are at lower risk for development of febrile neutropenia and infection than patients who undergo bone marrow or stem cell transplantation.
Chemotherapy-induced diarrhea is the abnormal increase in stool liquidity and frequency associated with the administration of chemotherapeutic agents.
Radiation-induced diarrhea is seen most often with radiation to abdominal and pelvic fields.
Gastrointestinal side effects with immunotherapy can manifest as diarrhea, abdominal pain, or melena.
Peripheral neuropathy is neurologic dysfunction occurring outside of the brain and spinal cord. It may be caused by cancer, treatment, or both.
Cognitive impairment can continue for a long time after completion of treatment. People treated for childhood cancers may have long-term cognitive impairment.