Cancer information

Managing side effects

Cancer treatment can have side effects, and the cancer itself may cause symptoms. These will be different for different people. There are many ways to reduce or relieve symptoms and side effects.

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Common side effects and concerns

Read our tips and talk with your cancer care team if you are concerned about symptoms or side effects. Always let them know if you have a new or worsening health issue.

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Changes in thinking and memory

Fatigue

Fertility and cancer

Hair loss

Heart health and cancer

Lymphoedema

Mouth health and cancer treatment

Pain

Peripheral neuropathy

Sex, intimacy and cancer

Taste and smell changes

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Cancer treatments

Living and coping with cancer

Caring for someone with cancer

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Cancer information and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples