Side Effects – Part II
Biological Therapy
Depending on the substance used, the side effects for this treatment is deifferent for every patient. Rashes may develop, or swelling where the biological therapy is injected may develop.
Radiation Therapy
The result of this treatment is tiredness, so sufficient rest and regular physical activity is advised. The treated area becomes red, dry and tender this is a usual occurrence.
Stem Cell Transplantation
Patients that undergo this transplantation still go through chemotherapy and radiation therapy, exposing them to more risk of bleeding, infection and other side effects. Graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) may also be experienced by a patient that has received bone marrow stem cell from a donor. The stem cells react against the patients tissues, potentially affecting the liver, skin or digestive tract. Get to know more about bone marrow and stem cell transplantation here.