what is a serious oral complication that can result from chemotherapy?
Sixteen percent of the breastcancer patients in the study who had chemotherapy experienced serious adverse chemotherapy-related health events that resulted in hospitalization or an emergency visit to the hospital. More than 8% of chemotherapy patients were treated for infection or fever. Data from clinical trials suggest that just 1% to 2% of patients experience this chemotherapy side effect, researcher Michael J. Hassett, MD, MPH, tells WebMD.
24. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathies are a common side effect and cause of morbidity in cancer patients. 24 The agents most often associated with neuropathy are vincristine (Oncovin) and cisplatin (Platinol). In most patients, the initial complaint is tingling and paresthesias of the distal extremities.