Having treatment for lymphoma can be complicated by side-effects you get from the treatments. Some side-effects will be from the anti-cancer treatment, and others may be from the supportive treatments used to help your treatment work more effectively.
Side-effects of treatment
It is important to understand what side-effects you may have and when to contact your doctor. Some side-effects can become very serious, even life-threatening if not managed right; while others may be more of a nuisance but not life threatening.
You will not get all of the below side-effects. The side-effects you get will depend on the types of treatment you have. Also, not all people on the same treatments will get the same side-effects.Â
Ask your haematologist/oncologist or nurse what side-effects you may get from your treatment.
Learn more
Click on the links below to learn more about the side-effects of treatment, find tips on how to prevent or manage them at home, and when to contact your doctor.
- Aches and Pains
- Anaemia (low red blood cells)
- Bowel problems-diarrhoea or constipation
- Chemo brain & Brain Fog
- Fatigue
- Fertility – Making babies
- Hair loss
- Heart conditions
- Itchy skin
- Lung changes
- Menopause (early) & ovarian insufficiency
- Mouth issues (Mucositis)
- Mental Health & Emotions
- Nail changes
- Nausea and vomiting
- Neutropenia (low neutrophils) – Infection risk
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Reflux & Gastro-Oesophageal Disease
- Sex, sexuality and intimacy
- Sleep issues
- Taste changes
- Thrombocytopenia (low platelets) – risk of bleeding and bruising
- Weight changes
Finishing Treatment
Late Effects - After treatment ends
Once you finish treatment you may still experience some of the above side-effects. For some, these may last several weeks, but for others they may last longer. Some side-effects may not start until months or years in the future. To learn more about late effects, click the headings below.
Early menopause and ovarian insufficiency
Heart conditions – Ongoing, or late onset
Hypogammaglobulinemia (low antibodies) – Infection risk
Neutropenia – Ongoing, or late onset
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