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.
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.
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
chemotherapy treatment. 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.
Dave Saunders is a professional lecturer, and certified
nutritional educator. He enjoys creating interconnections
through his writings and lectures to help others create
context and see new discoveries and technologies in more a
practical light. You can find out more about new discoveries
in cancer research at www.cancerresearchnewsonline.com
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