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Treatment of low red blood cell counts with blood transfusions, erythropoietin-stimulating agents, and iron supplements.

Controlling chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting with antiemetic drugs, dietary changes, and complementary therapies.

Reducing swelling through compression garments, manual lymph drainage, and physical therapy.

Preventing and managing infections due to weakened immune systems. Strategies involve prophylactic antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals, as well as isolation techniques.

Preventing and treating constipation through dietary fiber, hydration, and laxatives or stool softeners.

Dealing with the decreased production of blood cells using growth factors, blood transfusions, and preventive measures.

Addressing changes in memory, attention, and thinking using cognitive rehabilitation strategies and sometimes medications.

Preventing and treating heart damage through medications, lifestyle changes, and monitoring heart function.

Relieving cancer-related pain through medications (analgesics, opioids), nerve blocks, and complementary therapies (acupuncture, massage).

Ensuring lung health and function with breathing exercises, bronchodilators, or oxygen therapy as needed.

Combating cancer-related fatigue with a mix of pharmacologic treatments, exercise programs, and energy conservation techniques.

Alleviating nerve damage pain with medications, physical therapy, and occupational strategies.

Ensuring adequate dietary intake to maintain weight and support immune function. Methods include dietary counseling, oral supplements, enteral feeding, and parenteral nutrition.

Handling the painful inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes with mouthwashes, pain medications, and nutritional support.

Monitoring and mitigating liver damage by using liver-protective drugs, avoiding alcohol, and regular liver function tests.

Improving sleep quality through sleep hygiene education, pharmacologic therapy, and treatment of underlying conditions.

Addressing sexual dysfunction and offering options for fertility preservation before treatment begins, such as sperm banking or egg retrieval.

Treatment of low platelet counts with platelet transfusions and drugs that boost platelet production.

Assisting with the emotional, social, and psychological impacts of cancer. Methods include counseling, support groups, and psychosocial interventions.