Starting Chemo Therapy - Rules to Remember.

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Cleanliness.   Keep your personal hygiene in good order, wash or use sanitizer to keep the germs away..

Help.               Does your your nearest and dearest know what to do it you feel unwell who to contact.

Emergency Numbers. Do you or your carer have the Emergency Numbers in case something happens.

Medication.   Do you have all your prescribed medication to Raised hand just in case you need it. 

Observation.   Get them, or take your own temperature if you feel hot Fire or cold and monitor it.  Drink plenty of fluids. If needed.

These.     things will help/assist you through the Chemo treatment.

Have.      You got your transport sorted, to get you there on time.

Explain.   to medical staff if you have any questions, they are all very helpful.

Reading. material, take a book or magazines to help pass the time while your having your chemo session.

Allow.     yourself to try and relax, while your there, chat to others, have some refreshment.

Please.  don't be scared, I know it's difficult, but talk to the staff of you feel anxious about anything.

You.       Will feel more relaxed, at the next session.  You have done very well.