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What are the side effects of colorectal cancer treatment?

From Colorectal cancer treatment - Treatment of colorectal cancer: Guideline Treatment Options 2026 | Booking Health by Booking Health GmbH

Concepts

1. Treatment Effects

   "Fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, neuropathy, and reduced immune function are common during active treatment — each shaped by the specific agents used and how the patient's body responds to them."

2. Long-term Effects

   "Long-term effects, including bowel dysfunction and surgical complications, can persist after therapy ends. Addressing these is not separate from treating the cancer; a patient who cannot tolerate the