Thyroid Cancer Chemotherapy (Cont.)

 
Cells in Hair Roots
Chemotherapy can affect the cells in hair roots, which may cause hair loss. Although the hair will most likely grow back, it may be somewhat different in color and texture.
 
Cells That Line the Digestive Tract
Chemotherapy can affect cells that line the digestive tract, which can result in poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or mouth and lip sores.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD