Chemotherapy has proven to be an effective treatment strategy for many cancer patients. Then, why is it that so many cancer patients dread the procedure?
For that…. you need to understand how chemotherapy works. In general, chemo drugs are designed to attack or inhibit fast-dividing cells in the body. Since cancer-causing cells divide and multiply rapidly, chemo drugs target these cells.
But at the same time, your body is made up of many different types of cells. There are healthy cells too that naturally grow at a fast pace. Often, chemo drugs can’t differentiate between healthy cells and cancer-causing cells. As a result, chemo can cause parts of the body to break down and induce unwanted side effects.
Because chemotherapy is closely associated with the use of harsh chemo drugs that often show debilitating side effects like hair loss, nausea, bruising, and fatigue, it can bring up feelings of dread and anxiety in many patients—even those going in for follow-up treatments.
Preparing for a chemo session can help you manage some of the anxiety and make your stay at the hospital as comfortable as possible. We asked our community of cancer warriors for advice on how to best prepare for chemotherapy sessions. Here’s what they suggested, continue reading the blog: https://mycarecrew.co/blog/how-to-prepare-for-chemo-sessions/
