Chapter 7: Cancer Treatment

Question 1

In general, what types of cells are eliminated by chemotherapy?

Answer 1

Cells that divide frequently

Question 2

What types of normal cells are also affected by chemotherapy? Why?

Answer 2

Mouth, skin, hair, bone marrow, digestive tract, kidneys, bladder, lungs, nervous system and reproductive system. Because they divide rapidly.

Question 3

What are some common side effects of chemotherapy?

Answer 3

1) Anemia
2) Constipation
3) Depression
4) Diarrhea
6) Fatigue
7) Hair loss
8) Infection
9) Loss of appetite
10) Nausea and vomiting
11) Sexual problems

Question 4

Hair loss

Answer 4

alopecia

Question 5

Loss of appetite and inability to eat

Answer 5

anorexia

Question 6

What sorts of sexual problems can chemo cause in men?

Answer 6

1) Affects sperm cells

2) Temporary or permanent infertility

Question 7

What sorts of sexual problems can chemo cause in women?

Answer 7

1) Irregular periods
2) Vaginal infections
3) Menopause-like symptoms

Question 8

Condition of having too few RBCs to adequately oxygenate the body’s tissues.

Answer 8

anemia