How to Prepare for Chemotherapy
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How do you prepare your children for when you are going through chemotherapy?
talkabouthealth.com — “Talking to Young Kids About Your Cancer Diagnosis I know. This isn’t a conversation anyone wants to have. But part of being a grown-up means that we have to” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
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Great answer @nowherehair. How do you prepare your children for when you are going through chemotherapy? http://bit.ly/eioA60 #chemotherapy
How does chemotherapy work?
labspaces.net — “There is a lot of information on chemotherapy but it is easy for patients to drown in the details. I have several friends who are starting chemo or considering it and I thought I'd write down some simple answers to common questions. Note: this is not advice or information for specific patients but a general introduction to the ideas.” View full resource at labspaces.net
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How does chemotherapy work? http://is.gd/fK4L8 via @genegeek
How ovarian cancer resists chemotherapy
sciencedaily.com — “Researchers have zeroed in on a genetic process that may allow ovarian cancer to resist chemotherapy.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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Questions and Answers About Chemotherapy
webmd.com — “Chemotherapy (also called chemo) is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. This article answers many common questions about chemotherapy.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation
kidshealth.org — “Side effects of cancer treatment can include fatigue or flu-like symptoms, hair loss, and blood clotting problems. After treatment ends, most side effects gradually go away.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/cancer/side_effects.html
Control Chemotherapy Nausea & Vomiting
webmd.com — “New drugs and alternative therapies can help reduce -- or eliminate -- chemotherapy side effects.” View full resource at webmd.com
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What causes and how can you help stop Chemo Nausea? http://bit.ly/8YVByQ
Wigs During Chemotherapy - How To Pay For A Wig During Chemotherapy
breastcancer.about.com — “Hair loss is a common chemotherapy side effect. Your health insurance may help cover the cost of a wig, but how do you submit a claim? Learn more about purchasing a wig for chemo hair loss, and getting health insurance to cover all or part of the cost.” View full resource at breastcancer.about.com
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Chemotherapy Uses, Side Effects, Types, How It's Given, and More
webmd.com — “Chemotherapy (also called chemo) is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. This article answers many common questions about chemotherapy.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Researchers uncovering how ovarian cancer resists chemotherapy
physorg.com — “York University researchers have zeroed in on a genetic process that may allow ovarian cancer to resist chemotherapy.” View full resource at physorg.com
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Researchers uncovering how ovarian cancer resists chemotherapy http://bit.ly/hKInr4
How Tumors Resist Chemotherapy: Scientific American
scientificamerican.com — “Studies spot a gene that allows some cancer cells to evade drugs such as Taxol.” View full resource at scientificamerican.com
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How Tumors Resist Chemotherapy http://bit.ly/hYoaFC
Chemotherapy Basics – Chemotherapy Basics for Breast Cancer
breastcancer.about.com — “Many breast cancer patients need to take chemotherapy treatments to prevent a recurrence, or shrink a tumor, or help control the disease. Chemotherapy affects healthy tissue as well as cancer cells, and may cause side effects. Learn about the most standard chemo regimens for breast cancer, and how they may affect your cancer and your fertility. Understand the basics of chemotherapy for breast cancer.” View full resource at breastcancer.about.com
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How to Support Someone Going Through Chemotherapy | eHow.com
ehow.com — “How to Support Someone Going Through Chemotherapy. Patients undergoing chemotherapy often need support during the process. Your support of someone going through this treatment can help him cope with the physical and mental stress associated with...” View full resource at ehow.com
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How to Cook for Chemotherapy Patients | eHow.com
ehow.com — “How to Cook for Chemotherapy Patients. Cancer patients who are enduring the rigors of chemotherapy are already having a tough time, and to make things worse, their diets can often be bland, taking the fun out of eating and leaving them...” View full resource at ehow.com
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How to Take Care of Yourself During Chemotherapy | eHow.com
ehow.com — “How to Take Care of Yourself During Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy involves using drugs to kill cancerous cells. Unfortunately, healthy cells in the body can be affected as well, making treatment a difficult experience for most. Follow these steps to...” View full resource at ehow.com
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Be aware of unusual side effects http://budurl.com/9htq & Random tips http://budurl.com/9wpa (@tinkerbellrae87 good start, hope this helps)
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