Prevalence and Pattern of Early Adverse Reactions in Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy at Ocean Road Cancer Institute

August 2019 in “ Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research ”

Theophylly Ludovick Mushi

TLDR Early detection of chemotherapy side effects allows treatment adjustments, improving patient outcomes.

The study at Ocean Road Cancer Institute investigated early adverse reactions in 80 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, finding that 95% experienced such reactions. Within 3 days, common issues included fatigue (82.5%), nausea (72.5%), and loss of appetite (72.5%). Hair loss was noted in 48.8% of patients after 2-3 weeks, and 62.5% developed anemia. The study concluded that early detection of these reactions enabled adjustments in treatment, reducing harmful effects and enhancing outcomes.

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