What Are the Common Types of Treatment-Related Toxicities?
Common toxicities include:
- Hematologic Toxicity: Damage to blood cells, leading to anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia. - Gastrointestinal Toxicity: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and mucositis. - Cardiotoxicity: Heart damage, which can be a side effect of certain chemotherapy drugs. - Neurotoxicity: Nerve damage, leading to symptoms like neuropathy. - Dermatologic Toxicity: Skin reactions such as rashes and photosensitivity. - Nephrotoxicity: Kidney damage, often associated with certain chemotherapeutic agents.
