How do you prepare for chemotherapy for breast cancer?
How do you prepare for chemotherapy for breast cancer?
Consider these preparation tips for chemotherapy treatment:
- Make arrangements for work.
- Prepare your house.
- Arrange for any help you might need.
- Anticipate side effects.
- Begin therapy or join a support group.
What questions should I ask the oncologist after chemotherapy?
Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Have Finished Treatment
- How long will it take for me to get better and feel more like myself?
- What kind of care should I expect after my treatment?
- What long-term health issues can I expect as a result of my cancer and its treatment?
- What is the chance that my cancer will return?
What questions should you ask the oncologist?
7 Key Questions to Ask Your Oncologist
- Where and when do you recommend getting a second opinion?
- What can I do to preserve my fertility?
- Is a clinical trial right for me?
- What should I do if I’m simply having trouble coming to grips with my diagnosis?
- What is the goal of my treatment?
- What will my treatment cost?
What should I do the night before chemo?
Stay healthy and strong.
- Take it easy.
- Don’t compare your body to how it was before chemotherapy.
- Drink lots of water.
- Go for a walk every day, if possible.
- Try to eat something.
- Read the provided handouts regarding chemotherapy and its side effects.
- Try acupuncture to help alleviate pain and nausea.
What questions should I ask my oncologist before chemo?
Questions to Ask About Chemotherapy
- Which chemo drugs will I be given?
- How will the drugs be given to me?
- How often will I need to get chemo?
- How long will my treatments last?
- Where will I get chemo?
- What’s the goal of chemo for my cancer?
- What are the chances that the chemo will work?
What questions should I ask my chemo doctor?
How do you clean the toilet after chemotherapy?
Wash out the bucket with hot, soapy water and rinse it; empty the wash and rinse water into the toilet, then flush. Dry the bucket with paper towels and throw them away. Caregivers should wear 2 pairs of throw-away gloves if they need to touch any of your body fluids. (These can be bought in most drug stores.)
What to ask your oncologist?
Where do you recommend getting a second opinion? Patients are often afraid or intimidated to ask this because they do not want to offend their doctor.
How do I find a specialist for my breast cancer?
There are many ways to find a breast cancer doctor for a second opinion. You can ask your doctor, a local or state medical society, a nearby hospital, or a medical school for names of specialists.
What questions should I ask the Doctor?
About Your Symptoms or Diagnosis. What is the disease or condition?
Who is at a greater risk for breast cancer?
Women who are overweight after their menopause have a higher risk of breast cancer than women who are not overweight. Men also have an increased risk of breast cancer if they are overweight or obese. For both men and women, the risk increases as more weight is gained.
