Cancer patients may experience a range of physical discomforts, including:
- Pain: This can be due to the tumor pressing on nerves or other organs. It can also result from treatments. - Fatigue: Often exacerbated by treatments, fatigue can be overwhelming. - Nausea and Vomiting: Common side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. - Neuropathy: Numbness or tingling, often in the hands and feet, due to damage to peripheral nerves. - Skin Changes: Radiation often causes skin irritation, dryness, or burns.
