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CHEMOTHERAPY

PATIENTS


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COPING WITH CHEMOTHERAPYEach person with difference

experiences

Different chemotherapy, different

side effect


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EMOTIONAL SUPPORT


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BEFORE INITIATING CHEMOTHERAPY EMOTIONAL SUPPORT:

All patients with cancer struggle with

the challenges of coping and adjustingto these life changing event.

family members, friends or relativesproviding moral support.


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FEVER AND INFECTIONPRACTICAL HINTS

o If any infection associated symptomsdevelops, seek immediate medical

attention. prevent infection- making a habit of

frequent hand wash

Avoid from people with underlyingillnesses e.g- flu, chicken pox.

Avoid public/ minimize outdoor related

activities


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NAUSEA

Antiemetics or anti-nausea drugs are

used to prevent and treat nausea andvomiting

Before the chemotherapy appointment,consume small portion of meals

Drink plenty of fluids. Herbal teas, fruit

juices e.g- apple, grape juice.

Minimal ingestion of fluids and food, butfrequent .


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CONT

Take mints/ candies

Do not immediately sleep or lie flat post

meal.Avoid sweet, fried, fatty foods.

Avoid odors that are unappealing


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FATIGUE

A common symptom. May get worse withrepetitive cycles of chemotherapy.

Balance between activity and rest. Try to

maintain your everyday activities. The fatigue will spontaneously resolve

after completing chemotherapy.


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HAIR LOSS ( ALOPECIA )

Occurs two to three weeks after startingchemotherapy.

Variety degree of hair loss

cover your head with a wig, scarf, orturban, or you may not want to cover yourhead at all.

Use mild shampoo & conditioner tomaintain skin & hair moisture.


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CONT

Limit the use of hairdryers, curling irons& chemicals e.g perms, highlights

Before possible hair loss, some peoplelike to cut their hair short.

Put a towel over your pillow so that cleanup in the morning will be easier while you

are shedding your hair.


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CONT

Hair regret expected after completingchemotherapy

Two to three months

Slight different in hair : colour

texture


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DIARRHEA OR CONSTIPATION

DIARRHEAMote than three or four watery stools in

24 hours.

Consume low-fiber foods such as whitebread, noodles, rice.

Drink 8-12 glasses of water a day.

Avoid milk products & foods that aredifficult to digest e.g. cabbage, broccoli,corn & spicy food.


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CONSTIPATION

Drink more fluid in a day to preventconstipation.

Stay as active as you can. Consistentregular exercise can reduce constipation.

Consume low- fat, high fiber diet e.g.fruits & vegetables,

Medications e.g. daily stool softener/laxatives


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MUCOSITIS /STOMATITIS


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MUCOSITIS

Mouth sores and discomfort Practical Hints for Mouth Sores:-

Brush teeth with a soft toothbrush three

times daily.Rinse mouth with a solution of one

teaspoon of salt, diluted in a glass of

warm water, three or four times daily.


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CONT

Eat foods cold/room temperature. Eat soft e.g. ice cream, milkshakes,

mashed potatoes, yogurt.

Avoid irritating, acidic foods, juices e.gorange, lemon, spicy foods.

Suck on ice chips/ sugarless hard candy.


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NEUROPATHY

Tingling and burning, numbness or painin the affected areas, loss of your senseof position .

In cases of fingers numbness, be carefulwhen grasping sharp objects.


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MENOPAUSE & SEXUALITY

may temporarily stop your periods orresult in permanent menopause

Depend on the type of chemotherapyadministered.

Symptoms such as hot flashes,decreased libido, vaginal dryness,mood changes and sleepingdisturbances.


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CONT

Practical Hints for Menopausal Symptoms:-

take vitamin E (400 units only) to reduce

hot flashesUse vaginal moisturizers on a regular

basis or other water-based lubricants as

needed, especially during and beforesexual activity.


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SKIN & NAILS EFFECTS


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SKIN & NAILS EFFECTS

Nails- darkened, develops vertical lines. Skins redness, rashes & dryness.

Sunlight sensitivity- wear sunscreen SPF

>15Avoid direct sunlight.

Wear long sleeve cotton shirts

Use lip balm.


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