How to Deal With the Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Breast Cancer
There are a lot of myths about how chemotherapy impacts people’s lives. It’s sometimes assumed that while undergoing chemotherapy you’ll be restricted to your home, and unable to move around – but the opposite is actually true, says Dr. Marleen Meyers an oncologist at NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center. Many people can continue to work and Dr. Meyers encourages her patients to exercise, even if it’s just a walk. It can make a huge difference when dealing with fatigue, a common side effect of chemotherapy.
There are also treatments to help with the side effects of chemotherapy. Many medications are available for treating nausea and vomiting as well as anemia.
Other side effects like hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia may be able to be managed with integrative medicine, like mindfulness, yoga, and acupuncture.
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There are a lot of myths about how chemotherapy impacts people’s lives. It’s sometimes assumed that while undergoing chemotherapy you’ll be restricted to your home, and unable to move around – but the opposite is actually true, says Dr. Marleen Meyers an oncologist at NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center. Many people can continue to work and Dr. Meyers encourages her patients to exercise, even if it’s just a walk. It can make a huge difference when dealing with fatigue, a common side effect of chemotherapy.
There are also treatments to help with the side effects of chemotherapy. Many medications are available for treating nausea and vomiting as well as anemia.
Other side effects like hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia may be able to be managed with integrative medicine, like mindfulness, yoga, and acupuncture.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
Treatment: Choosing Your Treatment
Treatment: Early Stages
Treatment: Hormone Treatments
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Treatment: Surgery
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Treatment: Explaining the Options
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Treatment: Reconstruction
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Treatment: Lymphedema
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