Targeted Therapy
Click on the different side effects to learn more about them.
Liver damage
Hepatitis and elevated liver enzymes are the most common liver problems seen.
Diarrhea
Loose or watery stools that occur more often than usual.
Skin, nail, and hair
Changes may include a rash like acne, dry skin, nail changes, and loss of hair color.
Change in blood pressure
Blood pressure may be higher than normal.
Infections
Some treatments can decrease the body’s ability to fight infections as healthy immune cells are often killed with cancer cells.
Infertility
Targeted therapy may affect a male or female’s ability to reproduce. There may be ways to protect fertility before therapy begins.
