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Managing Common Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Debra Forman, RN, BSN, OCN
Overview Nausea and Vomiting Taste and Smell Constipation and Diarrhea Neuropathy Fatigue and Insomnia Exercise, Skin Care Survivorship
Nausea and Vomiting
Medications to combat Nausea
Compazine or Reglan Kytril and Zofran IV regime: Aloxie,
Emend, Decadron, Benadryl
Additional Options: Ativan, Haldol, Marinol, Phenergan, Emend
Types of Nausea
› Acute
› Delayed
› Anticipatory
Nausea and Vomiting Tips
Nausea and Vomiting: Options
Acupuncture
Acupressure Bands
Guided Imagery
Music Therapy
Ginger
Nausea and Vomiting: Congee Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked
Jasmine Rice 10 cups water 1-2 carrots, chopped 1-2 stalks celery,
chopped 1-2 servings protein
(such as chicken, duck, tofu)
5-10 slices of fresh ginger
Directions: Bring rice to a boil and
simmer for 30 minutes Add carrots, celery,
ginger and protein Simmer 10-15 minutes Add seasoning, such as
green onions, cilantro, sea salt and/or soy sauce
As the congee soaks after it is cooked, the rice will continue to expand by absorbing more water.
Each time you reheat, add more water
Taste
Taste: Tips
Use Magic Mouth wash› And avoid over the counter mouth washes
Rinse your mouth with Salt Water after meals
Use a soft Toothbrush
Smell
Lubricate with Ocean Nasal Mist
DietEat more of this: Eat less of this:
To beat the weight gain…
www.five2thrive.com› Spirit› Movement› Diet› Rejuvenation› Supplements
Constipation
Goal: to prevent painful fissures and hemorrhoids
Mush, Push and Gush
Stimulating laxatives: Ducolax, Senna, Doss, Miralax
Avoid Caster oil, Enemas
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Diarrhea BRAT Diet
› Bananas, Rice, Apple sause, Tea and Toast
Lomotil
Lactose Intolerance?
Avoid greasy, fried foods
Peripheral Neuropathy
Numbness, tingling, burning pain most common in fingers and toes
Suggestion: Glutamine Powder
FatigueWhy am
I so tired??
Tips for Fatigue
Short Naps Food is Fuel Regular Bedtime Daily Exercise Ask a Buddy Gum Massage Vanish the Vampires
Insomnia Suggestions:
› Cool, dark room› Limit caffeine intake› Warm bath› Consider
antidepressant› Avoid spicy foods› Layer clothing› Void before bed› Back rub› Relaxing music
Exercise
Exercise
Resources:› It’s not About the Bike, Lance Armstrong› It’s not about the Hair, Debra Jarvis
Tips:› Don’t expect
instant results› Forget about your
weight› Yoga› Find a walking
buddy
Skin: First Line of Defense
Lip Balm with Lanolin
Sunscreen
Eye drops
Replens
Skincare
Lotion, lotion, lotion
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Nail care› Burrow’s Solution
Make up
Turning a Corner
Red SunshineKimberly Allison, M.D.
Allison, K. Red sunshine: A story of strength and inspiration from a doctor who survived stage 3 breast cancer. Hobart, NY: Hatherleigh Press, 2011. 100-101. Print.
Survivorship
Treat yourself!
Favorite Ice Cream
Go Shopping
Plan a Weekend Away
Thank you…
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