> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://myhealingcommunity.gitbook.io/myhealingcommunity-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://myhealingcommunity.gitbook.io/myhealingcommunity-docs/side-effects/how-to-use-this-section.md).

# How to use this section

This section gathers side-effect, symptom-support, and recovery topics that cut across cancer types and treatments.

Use it when the main question is about **what a symptom means**, **what needs urgent review**, or **what practical support may help**.

### Start here

* [Side Effects Overview](/myhealingcommunity-docs/side-effects/side-effects-overview.md)
* [Constipation and Slow Gut Motility](/myhealingcommunity-docs/side-effects/constipation-and-slow-gut-motility.md)
* [Cerebral Oedema, Brain Swelling, and Radiation Necrosis](/myhealingcommunity-docs/side-effects/cerebral-oedema-brain-swelling-and-radiation-necrosis.md)
* [Neutropenia — Low White Blood Cell Count](/myhealingcommunity-docs/side-effects/neutropenia-low-white-blood-cell-count.md)
* [Peripheral Neuropathy After Cancer Treatment](/myhealingcommunity-docs/side-effects/peripheral-neuropathy-after-cancer-treatment.md)

### Use this section for

* treatment side effects
* symptom interpretation
* red flags and escalation points
* day-to-day support questions
* recovery pages that apply across cancer types

### Related cross-cutting care

* [Surgery Support; Before and After Care](/myhealingcommunity-docs/surgery-support-before-and-after-care.md)
* [Biopsy Support; Before and After Care](/myhealingcommunity-docs/biopsy-support-before-and-after-care.md)

### Current status

The side-effects section now stands on its own at the top level.

Its main pages also sit directly inside the section, so the navigation is easier to scan.

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This information is for education only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak with a qualified clinician before making changes to care, medication, or supplement use.
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