Cancer cells multiply fast and chemotherapy-drugs are designed to kill these fast-growing cells. Unfortunately, these drugs pass through the entire body and kill all fast-growing cells including the healthy ones. This affects the internal functioning of the body, leading to further complications. Some of the significant side effects of chemotherapy include:

• Hair loss
• Anaemia (low red blood cell counts)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation
• Fatigue
• Infections
• Diarrhea
• Mouth, tongue, and throat problems such as sores and pain while swallowing
• Urine, bladder, and kidney problems
• Weight loss
• Fertility problems
• Skin and nail changes

CanAssist Breast determines the patient’s risk of breast cancer recurrence over five years, classifying patients as ‘low-risk’ or ‘high-risk.’ The 'low-risk' patients’ can possibly avoid the side effects of chemotherapy and personalize their cancer treatment.