Living With Cancer

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Awareness Living With Cancer (NAPSA)—Learning to manage the side effects of cancer treatments could make the disease easier to live with. Try these tips: *Exercise—Exercise, like walking, yoga or swimming, can decrease fatigue. *Hair Loss—Hair loss from chemotherapy is usually not permanent; hair will grow back three or four months after treatment is complete. Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment SeeeA@rortxol tos eae faateres with MEDICINE, MIND AND BODY erTr et There are ways to handle the side effects of some cancer treatments. *Risk Of Infection—Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly. * Nausea—Notall chemotherapy causes nausea and vomiting. Talk to your doctor before chemotherapy begins about medications to prevent or control nausea. *Emotional Distress—Talk to doctors, along with family, friends and clergy, about your emotions. You can learn more by accessing The Wellness Community’s “Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment” booklet and journal at www.thewellnesscommunity.org. It’s designed to empowerpeople to become active and informed partners in their side-effect management.

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