What are the best clothes to wear for chemotherapy?

Look to layers
Body heat fluctuations is a common chemo occurrence, depending on the drugs. Be sure to take extra layers of clothing, a scarf and a blanket should you feel the chill. Choose insulating, lightweight fabrics that won't irritate or put pressure on the skin like fleece or Alpaca.

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What should I wear during chemo?

Get comfortable: wearing warm, comfortable, loose clothes during chemotherapy is a good idea: some people get quite cold, and the nurses will need easy access to your arms for the drip.

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What should I pack in my chemo bag?

Things to pack in your chemo bag
  • Books and magazines.
  • Cellphone.
  • Coloring book and markers, crayons or colored pencils.
  • Electronic chargers.
  • Hard candy.
  • Headphones.
  • Favorite blanket or pillow.
  • Lap table.

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What helps chemo patients feel better?

Here's what they had to say.
  • Get some rest. ...
  • Stay hydrated. ...
  • Eat when you can. ...
  • Create a sense of normalcy in your routine. ...
  • Look to your support and care teams to have your back through treatment. ...
  • Keep things around that bring you comfort. ...
  • Stay ahead of your nausea. ...
  • Stay positive.

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What should you not do during chemotherapy?

10 things to avoid while receiving chemotherapy
  • Don't eat raw meat or seafood. ...
  • Avoid foods that may aggravate cancer treatment side effects. ...
  • Don't start taking any new medications or supplements. ...
  • Don't smoke or drink alcohol. ...
  • Avoid excessive UV exposure. ...
  • Don't risk pregnancy or chemotherapy exposure with sexual partners.

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CHEMO BAG & CHEMO ESSENTIALS

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What are the worst days of chemo?

For most people the side effects were worst in the first few days after treatment, then they gradually felt better until the next treatment. Some said the effects were worse with each successive treatment. Most side effects don't persist and disappear within a few weeks after the end of treatment.

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What is the 7 day rule in chemotherapy?

Short, planned delays in chemotherapy for good-risk GCT patients (less than or equal to 7 days per cycle) appear to be acceptable since they may prevent serious toxicity in this curable patient population. Delays of longer than 7 days are strongly discouraged except in extraordinary life-threatening circumstances.

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How many days after chemo do you feel sick?

Delayed nausea and vomiting usually starts more than 24 hours after treatment and can last up to a few days after treatment ends. It's more likely with certain types of chemo or other drug to treat cancer. Ask your doctor if the treatment you're getting is known to cause delayed nausea and vomiting.

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How many days after chemo do you feel better?

A return to normalcy is typical, but it takes a while – usually six months or so. “All who have done chemo do finally get back to normal,” Patricia said. “Treatment for breast cancer can take a whole year, but six months after it ends, life comes back – incisions heal, hair grows back, chemo brain fog lifts.”

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How do you beat chemo fatigue?

Some people with cancer find relief from fatigue through meditation, yoga and other mindfulness practices that encourage relaxation. Massage and acupuncture can be helpful, too. But check with your doctor to make sure these are safe, especially if your blood counts are low or if you're taking blood thinners.

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Do you wear a bra to chemo?

Hence, it is highly recommended to wear low-cut cotton camisole with built-in bras. Built-in bras will provide you more relaxed support than an actual bra, and will give you some cleavage control. Also, you can wear a button-down, V-neck or scoop neck shirt that will make port access easier.

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Do you wear a gown for chemo?

Precautions the cancer care team will take

And nurses and others who give your chemo and help take care of you afterwards wear protective clothing, such as 2 pairs of special gloves and a gown, and sometimes goggles or a face shield.

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Is it safe to sleep next to chemo patient?

Is there any risk to family and friends? You may worry about the safety of family and friends while you are having chemotherapy. There is little risk to visitors (including children, babies and pregnant women) because they aren't likely to come into contact with any chemotherapy drugs or body fluids.

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How often should I shower during chemo?

Following the tips below will help protect your skin from damage and infection: Bathe every day and use warm water. Avoid soaking in spas or hot tubs. Use a mild soap for bathing.

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Does drinking lots of water help with chemo?

Drinking plenty of water before and after treatment helps your body process chemotherapy drugs and flush the excess out of your system. Tackle physical changes. If your hair starts falling out, go shopping for a wig or buy a few stylish hats to keep your head warm.

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Should you drink lots of water during chemo?

“Good hydration helps flush toxins out of the body and reduce treatment side effects, such as nausea, weakness, constipation and fatigue,” says Melissa Picchietti, RD, LDN, a Clinical Oncology Dietitian at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) in Chicago.

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What week of chemo is the hardest?

One week post-chemo! "They" say that's one of the toughest weeks. The one right after chemo, especially your first round. It's a week of figuring out how your body will respond after the infusions, and it's different for every person.

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What hurts after chemo?

#5: Pain. Why it happens: Chemotherapy may cause painful side effects like burning, numbness and tingling or shooting pains in your hands and feet, as well as mouth sores, headaches, muscle and stomach pain. Pain can be caused by the cancer itself or by the chemo.

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What is the toughest chemotherapy?

Doxorubicin is considered one of the strongest chemotherapy drugs for breast cancer ever invented. It can kill cancer cells at every point in their life cycle, and it's used to treat a wide variety of cancers, not just breast cancer. Doxorubicin is also known as “The Red Devil” because it is a clear bright red color.

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Does chemo get worse each week?

The effects of chemo are cumulative. They get worse with each cycle. My doctors warned me: Each infusion will get harder. Each cycle, expect to feel weaker.

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What is the best food to eat after chemo?

Suggested foods
  • Cream of wheat, oatmeal and cold cereal.
  • Soups.
  • Cold sandwiches.
  • Cottage cheese.
  • Hard boiled eggs.
  • Plain pasta, rice, noodles and mashed potatoes.
  • Toast, dry Saltine-style crackers, natural potato chips or pretzels.
  • Canned fruit, applesauce and Jell-O.

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How many rounds of chemo do most people do?

During a course of treatment, you usually have around 4 to 8 cycles of treatment.

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Can you be alone after chemo?

Yes. It will take some extra planning and working out who can support you but it's possible to continue living alone when you have cancer. Having cancer and going through treatment raises many challenges and emotions. These may be harder to deal with when you live alone.

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How many hours is each chemo session?

The length of time for chemotherapy regimens can range from 5 minutes to 8 or more hours. It all depends on the chemotherapy. Throughout the chemotherapy, your nurse will come in and check your vitals and make sure you aren't reacting to the medications.

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