Bladder cancer - European Society for Medical Oncology
Bladder cancer - European Society for Medical Oncology
Bladder cancer - European Society for Medical Oncology
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Other side effects that may occur frequently with either one or more of the chemotherapy drugs<br />
used <strong>for</strong> bladder <strong>cancer</strong> include:<br />
• Mouth sores or ulcers<br />
• Taste changes<br />
• Diarrhea<br />
• Gritty or watery eyes<br />
• Sensitivity to sunlight<br />
• Kidney damage<br />
• Hearing loss<br />
• Damage to the fetus in the womb of a <strong>cancer</strong> patient receiving chemotherapy<br />
• Loss of fertility<br />
• Interruption of periods in women (amenorrhea), which may be temporary<br />
Occasional side effects include:<br />
• Changes in liver function<br />
• Damage to the heart muscle<br />
• Numbness or tingling in fingers and toes (peripheral neuropathy)<br />
• Constipation<br />
• Blurred vision<br />
• Skin rash or reddening of skin<br />
• Cough or shortness of breath<br />
• Liver changes<br />
• Changes in color of skin and/or nails<br />
• Allergic reaction<br />
• Inflammation around the drip/injection site<br />
• Fever and chills<br />
Rare side effects are:<br />
• Depression<br />
• Sore eyes<br />
• Headaches<br />
• Increased heart rate<br />
• Dizziness<br />
• High blood pressure<br />
Finally, it should be noted that some chemotherapy drugs are passed along with breast milk and may<br />
be harmful to the baby.<br />
<strong>Bladder</strong> <strong>cancer</strong>: a guide <strong>for</strong> patients‐ In<strong>for</strong>mation based on ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines ‐v.2012.1 Page 18<br />
This document is provided by Reliable Cancer Therapies with the permission of ESMO.<br />
The in<strong>for</strong>mation in this document does not replace a medical consultation. It is <strong>for</strong> personal use only and cannot be modified,<br />
reproduced or disseminated in any way without written permission from ESMO and Reliable Cancer Therapies.