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Chemotherapy Side Effects

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• Anemia

• Appetite changes

• Bleeding problems

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Fatigue

• ​Hair Loss

• Infection

• Memory changes

• Mouth and throat changes

• Nausea and Vomiting

• Nerve changes

• Pain

• Sexual and fertility changes in men

• Sexual and fertility changes in women

• Skin and nail changes

• Swelling

• Urination changes

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Here are a list of helpful hints that that we hope will make the treatment you receive as comfortable as possible:
 

• Take all your medications as prescribed unless instructed otherwise

• Make sure to eat a light healthy meal before you come for your treatment.  You may bring any food or snacks.  We do have a refrigerator in the office.

• You may bring your favorite Blanket with you on treatment day (we do provide blankets)

• It is encouraged to bring a companion with you especially for your first day of treatment.  We will be going over treatment, side effects and giving you instructions and it is useful to have a second pair of ears listening.  You will notified if your treatment includes Benadryl which may sedate you.

• We have WiFi capability so you may bring your tablet, laptop, ipad etc.  If you use audio, please use headphones as a curtesy to the other patients.

• You may bring needlework, books, crossword puzzles, games, newspapers etc.

• We have a water cooler in the infusion rooms