Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Stomach
Cancer It's likely that you will have physical concerns because
your cancer may cause symptoms and your treatment may cause side
effects. The side effects depend on your treatment and that
depends largely on how much the cancer has spread outside your
stomach or to other organs. We've listed some common side
effects from stomach cancer treatments and how to ease them.
They are listed in alphabetical order, so you can find help when
you need it. See "Dumping Syndrome" and "Heartburn." Anemia (Low
Red Blood Cell Levels) Throughout your treatment your doctor
will take small samples of your blood. One thing he or she is
checking is your level of red blood cells. Red blood cells carry
oxygen throughout the body. Surgery may decrease your level of
red blood cells. You may feel tired. This condition is called
anemia. The main reason for anemia with stomach cancer is that
iron, a mineral that helps the red blood cells pick up and carry
oxygen, is not well