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Colorectal Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
17. What are some of the side effects of
treatment for colorectal cancer?
For surgery, the main side effects are short-term pain and
tenderness around the area of the operation. For chemotherapy, the
side effects depend on which drugs you take and what the dosages
are. Most often the side effects include nausea, vomiting, and hair
loss. For radiation therapy, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, and
diarrhea may occur.
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