Patient Guide to Chemotherapy

This booklet has been developed to help people who take chemotherapy treatments to feel their best and how to manage any side effects they might experience. The booklet discusses basic side effects of chemotherapy - your doctor and nurse will talk more with you about your specific treatments.

Introduction What is chemotherapy? How does chemotherapy work? How is chemotherapy given? Is chemotherapy painful? What about other medications?

Are there any side effects to chemotherapy? Bone Marrow Suppresion Fatigue Mouth Problems Dry Mouth Dental Work

Nausea and Vomiting Loss of Appetite (Anorexia) Diarrhea Constipation Reproductive System Changes Hair Loss

Skin-Muscle-Nerve Can I drink alcohol? Living With Chemotherapy Will there be changes in my emotions? Should I change my eating patterns? Cancer Word List