What are the common side effects of mesothelioma chemotherapy

Chemotherapy drugs work by attacking rapidly dividing cells in the body, and it is this characteristic that makes them effective against cancer cells. But other cells in the body, such as bone marrow, the lining of the mouth and intestines, and the hair follicles, also divide rapidly and are likely to be affected by chemotherapy can cause side effects. The side effects of chemotherapy depend on the type and dose of drugs you are given and how long they are used to. These side effects may include: - hair loss - mouth sores, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, increased chance of infection (due to the number of white blood cells), easy bruising or bleeding (due to low platelet count), fatigue (due to low red blood cell count) These side effects are usually temporary and go away after treatment is finished. There are often ways to reduce these side effects. For example, there are drugs that can be given to help prevent or reduce nausea and vomiting. Be sure to ask your doctor about medications to help reduce the side effects, and let him or her know when you have side effects so that they can be effectively managed