The care that the person doing chemotherapy must have is Side effects present after the beginning of the sessions.
Such care includes a proper diet is rich in fibers for reduce constipation and the stool retention. Eat fruits such as papaya, orange, plum, grape; vegetables and vegetables, cereals drink, drink and drink. physical activities help fight the difficulty of evacuating.
THE diarrhea may be present in some cycles depending on some medications. To reduce this nuisance, a person may opt for non-greasy foods and without condiments such as potato, carrot, rice, guava, apple, cashew, and continue with good hydration with fluid intake.
Nausea and vomiting are frequent and to cope better with this situation is recommended fragmented meals, in small amount, with ease, give preference to foods with room temperature or cold such as ice cream, gelatin. In some cases, the use of medicines to combat vomiting.
Caring for the skin, hair and nails must be done, especially with constant use of sunscreen, avoid alcohol moisturizers and toxic enamels. The use of cap or hat is well indicated.
O resting to recover the energies and to avoid the fatigue must be done along with nights well slept with the guarantee of a good sleep.
Additional and vaccines should only be used with medical indication.
As the immunity of the person doing chemotherapy decreases, it is indicated avoid clumps and spaces with a lot of people.
To the oral health, it is recommended to use soft toothbrushes so as not to hurt your gums, as well as keeping your teeth clean with brushing and flossing.
All such care must be done throughout the treatment. If in doubt, talk to the professional caregivers during consultations.
