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Treatment                                                                                     VEGF Targeted



        What can I expect from this treatment?
        VEGF Targeted Therapy – Common side effects*


                       •  Taste disturbance                        Taste disturbance                       Tenderness
                                                                                                           or soreness
                                                                                                           of mouth
                       •  Tenderness or soreness of mouth or throat                                        or throat

                       •  Upset stomach (nausea)
                       •  Diarrhea                                Upset stomach                           Fatigue

                       •  Tiredness                                                                       Diarrhea
                                                                    Skin irritation
                       •  Skin irritation often in hands and feet    often in hands
                         (hand-foot syndrome)                       and feet




                       Your doctor may also notice high blood pressure and changes in your blood work.
                       Blood work includes blood cell counts, blood tests for your liver, kidney and thyroid gland.






        *Please consult the medication monograph sheet provided for complete list of side effects.

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