A Guide to Self-Help During Chemotherapy

ABOUT THIS BOOKLET

UNDERSTANDING CHEMOTHERAPY

What Is Chemotherapy?

How Does Chemotherapy Work?

What Can Chemotherapy Achieve?

Will Chemotherapy Be My Only Treatment for Cancer?

Which Drugs Will I Get?
Where Will I Get Chemotherapy?

How Often Will I Get Chemotherapy, and How Long Will I Get It?

How Will I Get Chemotherapy?
Does Chemotherapy Hurt?

Can I Take Other Medicines While I Am Getting Chemotherapy?

Will I Be Able To Work During Chemotherapy?

How Will I Know If My Chemotherapy Is Working?

COPING WITH SIDE EFFECTS

What Causes Side Effects?

How Long Do Side Effects Last?

Nausea and Vomiting

Hair Loss

Fatigue/Anemia

Infection

Blood Clotting Problems

Mouth, Gum, and Throat Problems

Diarrhea

Constipation

Nerve and Muscle Effects

Effects on Skin and Nails

Kidney and Bladder Effects

Flu-Like Syndrome

Fluid Retention

Sexual Effects: Physical and Psychological

EATING WELL DURING CHEMOTHERAPY

What If I Don't Feel Like Eating?

Can I Drink Alcoholic Beverages?

Should I Take Vitamin or Mineral Supplements?

CHEMOTHERAPY AND YOUR EMOTIONS

How Can I Get the Support I Need?

How Can I Make My Daily Life Easier?
How Can I Relieve Stress?

A FINAL WORD

GLOSSARY

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