Side effects from chemotherapy generally come from the chemo affecting cells that were previously healthy cells, and this can have negative effects on you.  Side effects associated with chemotherapy will depend on what kind of chemotherapy you are receiving, how much of it, and your body’s reaction to the treatment. Before having chemotherapy performed, be sure to discuss with your doctor the treatment, its potential pros and cons, the number of treatments you will receive, and things like whether it will be on a outpatient/inpatient basis, etc.  These are all important questions that will help you in adjusting properly to chemotherapy.

Be sure as well to try maintaining a sufficient caloric and protein intake as well during chemotherapy, and/or any other treatments you get for mesothelioma.  A well-balanced diet is always going to be key to staying as normal as possible.