Episode 4. What is Chemotherapy?

This episode talks in detail about chemotherapy and what the most common side effects are (fatigue, nausea, hair loss, low blood counts). She gives great tips about how to combat nausea, and when you should be concerned about your symptoms (fever, shortness of breathe, loss of consciousness) and more! 

Here is a link to a good website to learn about your specific chemotherapy regimen: BC Cancer

Ana I. Velázquez Mañana, MD

Dr. Ana Velázquez Mañana will be joining the thoracic oncology group at the University of California San Francisco where she did completed her oncology fellowship. Prior to moving to the Bay Area, Dr. Velázquez completed her Internal Medicine residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City, where she also was a former Chief Resident. Dr. Velázquez is a proud native Puerto Rican and a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. She has a long-standing commitment to serving vulnerable, underserved, and minority populations.