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Toxicity of chemotherapy

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posted on 2023-05-16, 10:00 authored by Raymond Lowenthal, Eaton, K
Because anticancer drugs are cytotoxic for normal as well as neoplastic cells, the range of unwanted effects that accompanies their use is broad. Many of the side effects are potentially life-threatening or seriously debilitating. Many are similar to, and readily confused with, direct or indirect (paraneoplastic) consequences of the cancer itself. Recognition of drug side effects is vital for optimal patient care, because early withdrawal of the offending agent and institution of appropriate treatment have the potential to significantly reduce the overall morbidity and mortality associated with the diagnosis of cancer.

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Publication title

Hematology - Oncology Clinics of North America

Volume

10

Issue

4

Pagination

967-989

ISSN

0889-8588

Department/School

Tasmanian School of Medicine

Publisher

W B Saunders Co

Place of publication

United States

Repository Status

  • Restricted

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Other health not elsewhere classified

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