For some people side effects can last longer or may develop months or years after chemotherapy has finished.
Breast cancer post chemo side effects.
Heart problems including an increased risk of heart attacks.
Anemia low red blood cell counts.
Rare side effects include heart problems and leukemia.
Lung problems which can cause difficulty breathing.
Learn about short term effects of chemotherapy.
Mouth and throat sores.
Mood swings mouth and throat sores mucositis.
Bone problems such as bone thinning.
Blood vessel problems including an increased risk of stroke.
What cancer treatments cause late effects.
Common long term side effects of chemotherapy include early menopause and weight gain.
Menopause and menopausal symptoms.
Managing chemotherapy side effects.
However these late effects are rare.