CHEMOTHERAPY
Answers
to these questions will help you understand the reason for chemotherapy.
1.Why
is chemotherapy indicated in my case?
2.Does
my medical history affect my choices?
3.What
is the significance of lymph node involvement?
4.How
many of my lymph nodes are cancerous? How many were removed altogether?
5.If
my lymph nodes are not involved, should chemotherapy or hormone
therapy still be considered?
Answers to these questions below will help you understand the
drugs involved and their effects.
1.What
drugs will I be taking?
2
Why have you chosen these particular drugs for me?
3.What
are the drugs supposed to do?
4.What
are the short and long-term risks involved?
5.If
I want to become pregnant, what special steps should I take before
starting chemotherapy to preserve my fertility?
6.What
are the possible side effects of this type of chemotherapy? Are
they permanent?
7.Are
there drugs for nausea? Is there a special diet that will help
me?
8.Which
side effects should I report to the doctor immediately?
Answers to these questions below will help you prepare
for your treatment and follow-up.
1.How
soon should the chemotherapy be started?
2.How
and where will the chemotherapy be given?
3.How
long will each treatment take? How long will the whole series
last?
4.Can
I continue to work, exercise, etc. during these treatments?
5.Will
I need to be admitted to the hospital during the course of my
chemotherapy?
6.Can
I come alone for treatment or should a friend or relative take
me?
7.Are
there places you can refer me to for help with transportation?
8.Are
there other special precautions I should take before, during or
after chemotherapy?
•
Can
chemotherapy affect my dental/oral health and is there anything
I should do prior to chemotherapy?
•
Will
treatment be covered by my health insurance? If I lose my hair,
will the cost of a wig be covered by health insurance?
•
When
is the best time to purchase a wig?
•
When
treatments are completed, how often will I need to see the oncologist?
•
Will
you give me a complete written list of drugs and dosages for
my records?
•
Are
their special foods that will help me manage side effects?
•
Can
you refer me to a nutritionist?
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