NHS UK – Chemotherapy side effects

What

NHS website giving an overview of chemotherapy including what it is, what happens before, and during, treatment and a list of common side effects. Advice is given for when to get urgent medical advice if a person has had, or is having, chemotherapy. See website for more information.

Where

Nationwide

Who

People who are having, have had or who are due to have, chemotherapy, their loved ones and carers

Available for friends and family

Last updated 22/01/2026 by Cancer Care Map