Many people experience side effects from treatment.
On this website, you will find reliable resources, practical tips, and videos to help you manage treatment side effects. The information provided here is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your MedStar Health care team for personal medical guidance.
Please note that each MedStar Health cancer clinic has a 24-hour line available to you. Always follow your specific care team’s instructions for red-flag symptoms and when to call.
Generally, you should call your care team right away if you are in cancer treatment and:
- Have not eaten or had liquids for 24 hours
- Have not passed gas, urine, or had a bowel movement in 24 hours
- Have vomited four to five times in 24 hours
- Have severe diarrhea that does not improve with medications
- Have trouble breathing
- Have flu-like symptoms
If you experience a fever of 100.4 or higher, go to the emergency room and call your care team or your cancer clinic’s 24-hour line.
Additional resources
Want more information, or details about other symptoms like rashes, heartburn, or headaches?
Click here to look at the American Cancer Society’s tips for managing symptoms. The American Cancer Society is a trusted source for information about managing cancer.
If you want more detailed information about symptoms, including symptoms specific to different treatment regimens developed by the Oncology Nursing Society, click here.
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Additional resources
Want more information, or details about other symptoms like rashes, heartburn, or headaches?
Click here to look at the American Cancer Society’s tips for managing symptoms. The American Cancer Society is a trusted source for information about managing cancer.
If you want more detailed information about symptoms, including symptoms specific to different treatment regimens developed by the Oncology Nursing Society, click here.