Chemotherapy 3: Managing side-effects

This is the third video in our series on chemotherapy.
In this episode, we discuss the side effects of chemotherapy treatment including why you develop side effects and when and who to contact if you develop side-effects of chemotherapy
We also provide information on how to manage some of the more common side effects including risk of infection, nausea and vomiting, sore mouth, taste changes, bowel side effects, fatigue, hair loss, skin and nail changes and effects on sex life and fertility.
This series on chemotherapy has been produced by the Irish Cancer Society and the Oncology Department, University Hospital Limerick.
Visit www.cancer.ie/... for more information on chemotherapy.

[@judithharper6731]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@ronbell415]

I had four months of kemo five days a week. I used to get sick to my stomach and didn't want to eat. Someone told me to try weed and when I smoked it made me feel mutch better and an hour later I would be looking for something to eat and I fell to sleep a lot easier.

[@DrSRanjanMBBSAcupuncturist]

Energy Medicine- Yin & Yang Acupressure, Color Therapy Can helps in common side-effects effectively. Risk of infection: Bone marrow. Warning Sign: sweating, Chills, Abdominal Pain, diarrhea. Don't use Paracetamol, hide infection. Bruise (Platelets). Nausea, Vomiting: PC6 Sore mouth (lining of mouth constantly rejuvenates) Mouth Ulcers: St3, PC6 Avoid alcohol mouth wash. Diarrhea: Increase Millets Fibre. Notice your Energy level. Hair loss: Rub Nail, UB57, K5. Kidney Bean. Skin sensitivity, dry skin: Lu6 Sex Life: K1 Infertility: Ren6