Cancer Home Care Questions

1. How can I help my Grandfather with his chemo treatments received via catheter?

   This localized chemo is designed to avoid classic side effects related to systemic chemo, such as hair loss. However, he's likely to still encounter nausea(from the influx of chemicals),pain at the insertion site, difficulty with elimination of waste (particularly urination), and fatigue.Additionally, his open wound is susceptible to infection...
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2. How do we help my brother-in-law, who is receiving chemo and radiation, get ready to leave the house a little quicker?

   Chemotherapy can cause thinking and memory problems, known as "chemo brain," that might be making it difficult for your brother to be organized and efficient. For practical suggestions for coping with "chemo brain," see our list of tips. For example, you might help him pack a small backpack or fanny...
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3. My mother, who has breast cancer, asks me to visit her every time she thinks there's a crisis. What should I do?

   Your first task is to find out what's really going on and how serious it is. Your mother may just be trying to tell you that she's lonely.When your mother was first diagnosed and started treatment, she probably got lots of attention amidst a flurry of activity...
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