The metabolism and absorption of chemotherapeutic medicines into the blood are promoted by CYP enzymes.
Fatigue, nausea, and mood disturbances are frequent chemotherapy side effects.
Some chemotherapy treatments increase infection risk. During chemotherapy, white blood cell counts will drop. These cells fight infections.
Tobacco and cigarettes affect chemotherapy patients. Smokers may experience hypoxia in certain areas. Cancer tumor hypoxia may reduce chemotherapy efficacy.
Even in tiny amounts, alcohol can increase chemotherapy side effects such dry mouth and scratchy throat.
Undercooked and raw food may carry pathogens. Because cancer and chemotherapy weaken the immune system, chemotherapy may make it tougher to fight infections.
Chemotherapy can induce mouth sores. This is because treatment affects rapidly-growing mouth and lip lining cells as well as cancer cells.
A chemotherapy patient with mouth sores should avoid hard, harsh foods that are hard to chew and swallow or cause greater pain.
Chemotherapy can cause dry, itchy, red, and peeling skin. Chemotherapy might make skin more sensitive to sunlight and produce mild rashes.
Chemotherapy can cause dry, itchy, red, and peeling skin. Chemotherapy might make skin more sensitive to sunlight and produce mild rashes.
Probiotics contain live bacteria and yeast. These bacteria may battle harmful bacteria and assist digestion and bowel function.