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 | Do certain colors make you sick? If you see the nurse approaching with a needle, do you blanch? And does just thinking about chemo give you nausea? There's a name for that, and it is a real problem! | |
Banish The Green Feeling That Comes Before Chemo!
I used to feel nauseous if I just drove by my oncologist's office. In fact, being within a block or so of the local chemo parlour make me feel ill. All these symptoms, without even taking chemo! If you've ever felt this way, take heart - you aren't crazy - it is called anticipatory nausea and vomiting, and it can be treated.
| Chemotherapy Basics for Breast Cancer
When I was diagnosed and the oncologist prescribed chemo, I said okay, but only if I can have the kind of drugs that won't make me bald. He didn't have any of those. But he did give me a combination of drugs to kill off my breast cancer. I guess you can't have everything!
| Chemobrain, a Side Effect of Chemotherapy
The mental fog that sometimes comes with chemo is a documented side effect. It's not just your imagination - it's real and can be bothersome. On the other hand, if you play your cards just right, it can be the ultimate excuse for any goofs you make!
| 10 Best Things To Do During Chemo
It gets boring in the infusion chair. Your nurses can't entertain you, and fellow patients may be in snooze-land. Some folks can get through it by just staring around, but that never worked for me. Here's my top 10 things to keep busy with while you're stuck in chemo.
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