how should I prepare myself before starting the cancer treatment ?
Posted: 29 Feb 2020, 10:39
I am a 36 old male newly diagnosed with cancer.How can i prepare myself for the cancer treatment?
-Take it easy.
-Don't compare your body to how it was before chemotherapy.
-Drink lots of water.
-Go for a walk every day, if possible.Try to eat something. Find foods you can keep down.
-Take along a small album with photos of your loved ones and favorite places. Looking at the photos may inspire you or help you build determination.
-Include healthy snacks or chewing gum.
-Don't let yourself be pressured into a particular treatment option. Pick what you feel most comfortable with.
- Making a treatment decision now doesn't bind you to that option. Tell your doctor if you're having second thoughts. Significant side effects may make you want to change your treatment plan.
-Investigate what types of treatment will be covered by your insurance. If a treatment or aspect of a treatment isn't covered, can you afford it?