Prevent Side Effects During Chemotherapy

Nausea and vomiting

If nausea occurs during the morning, try eating dry foods like cereal, toast or crackers before you get out of bed;

Eat foods cold or at room temperature;

Drink liquids at least an hour before or after a meal and not during the meal;

Do not eat sweet foods, fried or high in fat;

Suck ice cubes, mints;

Chew thoroughly to digest more easily;

Avoid odors that bother you;

Wear loose clothing.

Hair loss

Use soft brushes;

Use a shampoo not too strong;

Do not dry hair at high temperatures;

Use a sunscreen for UV protection, a hat or scarf to protect your scalp from the sun.

Anemia and fatigue

Follow a balanced diet;

Do not be afraid to ask for help when you need;

Limit your activities, do only what is most important;

When you stand up or in bed, do this as slowly to avoid dizziness.

Infections

Not irritated the acne;

Will not cut cuticles;

Wash your hands as often as possible during the day;

Use a soft toothbrush will not hurt gums;

Wash the rectal area in a gentle way, carefully after each use of toilet,

Use lotions or oils to soften your skin and heal it when it dries;

Make showers and bathrooms warm, not hot, every day and dry your skin with delicate gestures;

Stay away from people with contagious diseases such as colds, measles, swine flu;

Stay away from children who were recently immunized with vaccines against polio, chickenpox, mumps, rubella;

Use protective gloves when doing work on the garden or cleaning the house or when you clean the remnants of animals or children.

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