Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can often be recommended as an essential part of a treatment plan, but its high cost can be a significant burden, and health insurance may not always cover the full amount. Fortunately, Carrum Health often fully covers chemotherapy expenses when you access care through our network. Learn more about how Carrum Health can help reduce the financial stress of cancer treatment or connect with one of our care navigators today.
What is chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy, also called “chemo,” destroys, stops, or slows the growth of cancer cells using anticancer drugs. To learn more, watch this video from City of Hope, one of the leading cancer centers in Carrum Health’s network.
Side effects of chemotherapy
Dr. Prasanthi Ganesa from The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (a leading cancer center in Carrum Health’s network) explains that chemotherapy side effects vary depending on the drugs used. Common side effects include hair loss, fatigue, nausea, and increased risk of infections, but the specific side effects depend on the treatment.
Hair loss due to chemotherapy
Dr. Ganesa explains that hair loss varies by treatment. Patients can use wigs or cold cap therapy, which can reduce hair loss but isn’t 100% effective.
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