Long Term Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

Treatments for cancer are improving, and there are now more people surviving and living with cancer than ever before.  Unfortunately, some of these treatments leave behind unwanted symptoms.  What are some of these conditions, and is there any way you can prevent them or best cope with them?

Best wishes until next week, Dr. Lynne 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Long Term Side Effects of Cancer Treatment Treatments for cancer are improving, and there are now more people surviving and living with cancer than ever before.  Unfortunately, some of these treatments leave behind unwanted symptoms.  What are some of these conditions, and is there any way you can prevent them or best cope with them? Best wishes until next week, Dr. Lynne  Lynne Eldridge MD Lung Cancer Expert Common Late Effects of Treatment in Adult Cancer Survivors  More than half of people who have gone through cancer treatment experience some lasting side effects.  The benefits of treatment usually vastly outweigh these risks, but having an awareness of potential long-term effects may help you plan, or at least feel less alone as you cope with some of these concerns.  Read more READ NOW Long Term Side Effects of Chemotherapy  When we think of chemotherapy, we usually first think of hair loss and nausea.  Yet there are other side effects that may not be seen for years or even decades after chemotherapy is finished.  It is important to have an awareness of these potential long term problems -- especially heart related conditions -- so you can let your doctor know if you experience any symptoms.  Read more READ NOW 10 Rational Reasons to Stop Smoking After a Diagnosis of Cancer The last thing I want to do is add to the stigma of lung cancer being a smokers disease.  The majority of people with lung cancer are non-smokers.  Studies tell us that 39% of people with lung cancer are smokers at the time of diagnosis, whereas only 14% of people with lung cancer continue to smoke 5 months after diagnosis.  If you are in this small minority, check out some of these reasons why quitting is worthwhile even after a diagnosis of lung cancer. READ NOW Long Term Side Effects of Radiation Therapy Everyone Should Know  Radiation therapy can also result in long term side effects such as heart disease or secondary cancers.  For example, people who received radiation therapy to the chest for Hodgkin's disease were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than their cancer, back when treatments were not as good for the disease.  Keep in mind that the long-term side effects of chemotherapy plus radiation therapy may add together to increase the risk of some medical conditions.  READ NOW Featured Articles • Artificial Sweeteners Tied to Obesity, Diabetes • 10 Myths About Radiation Treatment • Jimmy Carter provided three lessons on dying • Which Milk Is Right for You? • 15 Surprisingly Tasty Sources of Gluten-Free Fiber • The 15-Minute Fridge Makeover For Faster Weight Loss • Yoga Misses You! Here's How to Get Back Into It After a Break • Must-Have Exercise Equipment for People With Hand Arthritis Advertisement About Lung Cancer  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Lung Cancer newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.