What are the long-term side effects of cancer treatment?

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  1. Aurora Health Care
     
    Aurora Health Care answered:
    Common long-term/late side effects of cancer treatment include:
    • Pain
    • Feeling tired (fatigue)
    • Numbness/tingling (nerve problems)
    • Swelling (lymphedema)
    • Bone loss (osteopenia)
    • Sexual problems
    • Weight loss
    • Weight gain (some of the drugs you are taking, such as steroids, may increase appetite and make the body retain fluid)
    • Dry mouth
    • Swallowing problems
    • Memory and thinking problems
    • Hearing loss
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