What are the Common Long-Term and Late Onset Toxicities?
Some common long-term and late onset toxicities include:
- Cardiotoxicity: Damage to the heart, which can result from treatments like anthracyclines and radiation therapy. - Neurotoxicity: Cognitive impairments and peripheral neuropathy caused by certain chemotherapy agents. - Pulmonary Toxicity: Lung damage from drugs like bleomycin or radiation therapy. - Secondary Cancers: The development of new cancers as a result of previous cancer treatment, especially radiation therapy and some chemotherapeutic agents. - Endocrine Disorders: Hormonal imbalances and conditions like hypothyroidism or gonadal dysfunction caused by radiation or certain chemotherapies.
