But the health issue that Latinos said is most concerning for them and their families â whether they were born in the U.S. or immigrated here â is diabetes. Last year, in another poll, Latinos said cancer was the biggest problem facing the country. Hispanic populations have a high prevalence of Type 2 diabetes.
Follow-up. After your chemotherapy has finished, you will have regular check-ups and possibly scans or x-rays. These will probably continue for several years. If you have any problems, or notice any new symptoms in between your appointments, let your doctor know as soon as possible.ou may find you gradually get back to the routine you had before cancer treatment. Some people may have on-going physical effects following cancer treatment. In this case, you may find it takes some time to adjust to a new routine. You may decide to make some positive lifestyle changes after finishing treatment.
Some chemotherapy drugs (such as paclitaxel and docetaxel) can damage your fingernails and toenails. The nails may: Become brittle and sore; Develop ridges; Get darker; Fall off; Like hair loss, nail problems are short-term. Keeping your nails short during treatment may make nail care easier. Your nails will return to normal once chemotherapy ends. You can use nail polish whenever you wish. Pain Nerve damage . Chemotherapy drugs (including vinorelbine, cisplatin and taxanes such as paclitaxel and docetaxel) can cause nerve damage. If this happens, you may feel a burning or shooting pain (neuropathy) or numbness, usually in your fingers or toes. These side effects almost always go away after chemotherapy ends, though it may take weeks or months. In rare cases, the numbness or pain can persist. Muscle pain (myalgia) Chemotherapy can also cause muscle pain (myalgia) or numbness. If you have pain or numbness, tell your health care provider right away.