4 Steps for You to Help Yourself During Chemotherapy
4 Steps for You to Help Yourself During Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a word that causes dread in most who hear it. It is a
time of stress as well as risk. If you, or someone you know, are facing
chemotherapy, these four simple steps may help get through the process
with better spirits and better results as well.
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4 Steps for You to Help Yourself During Chemotherapy |
1. Tell your doctor if you get side effects from treatment
You can't expect the possibility of relief from side effects if you do not
share them with your doctor. Be sure to communicate with your doctor. Some
people keep a health journal during and after treatment to improve the
information you have to present to your doctor if problems arise more gradually.
Discuss what you might keep in a health journal that might improve the
effectiveness of your treatment.
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2. Ask your doctor before you take any other medicine
All drugs operate by manipulating some normal cell function. This includes
the chemotherapy drugs as well. These manipulations may conflict with the
intended effects of your chemotherapytreatment. Even herbals, or
an over the counter pain reliever can lead to unintended consequences. Always
inform your doctor before taking any other medications.
3. Take care of your health
There are many things you can do to support the natural ability of your body
to restore, protect and defend itself from the effects of injury and disease.
Seek to improve your diet, find ways to reduce other sources of stress in your
life and be thankful for the hope and opportunity you have because of your
treatment. These things can have a remarkable affect on your body and
your feeling of good health.
4. Talk about your feelings
These are stressful times. Don't keep your feelings bottled up. People you
know and love are probably feeling stress too. Help each other by being open
about what you are going through. By being open with others, you can feel more
in control of the stress and trepidation you’re feeling, instead of those things
being in control of you.
Self-help can never take the place of professional health care. Ask your
doctor and nurse any questions you may have about chemotherapy. Also
don't hesitate to tell them about any side effects you may have. They want and
need to know.
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