Your cancer treatment, in plain language

Cliff notes on your drugs, tips for side effects, when to call your care team, help paying and trusted support. All free, all sourced.

Most-searched side effects

Hair loss from chemoNausea and vomitingFatigue (extreme tiredness)Neuropathy (numbness and tingling)Mouth sores (mucositis)Low blood counts and infection risk (neutropenia)

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Choose your cancer type

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How does my drug work?

KeytrudaImmunotherapy (PD-1 blocker)OpdivoImmunotherapy (PD-1 blocker)TamoxifenHormone therapy pill IbranceTargeted therapy pill (CDK4/6 inhibitor)TagrissoTargeted therapy pill (EGFR inhibitor)LynparzaTargeted therapy pill (PARP inhibitor)

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Last reviewed: October 15, 2026 · Fact-checked against FDA labels and Cleveland Clinic patient information · Medical review pending · How we write

Not medical advice. This page is general information to help you talk with your care team. It can't replace advice from your doctor or nurse. If you have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher during treatment, or any symptom that worries you, call your care team now. In an emergency, call 911.