Chemotherapy

Questions and Answers

1. Are there white blood cells supplements to rejuvenate blood counts during chemo?

   - Are there supplements for low white blood count? My white blood count is low after chemo, and I'd like to take supplements to boost it.
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2. Chemo and Sex: Is it safe for the woman?

   - Is sex safe during chemo? Yes, sex is safe during chemo for both partners, although small amounts of drug are excreted in the semen of male patients.
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3. Is it true that a woman's body changes after chemo?

   - I have heard that a woman's body changes after chemo. I can't seem to lose any weight even with diet and exercise. Any thoughts on this? Is it true that your body changes?
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4. Is chemo weakness a common side effect of treatment?

   - Does chemo make you feel so weak that you can not get out of bed?
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5. Are the bumps on my head a result of chemo?

   - What are the small bumps on my head after undergoing chemo? The bumps on your scalp might be caused by damage to the hair follicle or inflammation.
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6. Can low hemoglobin cause fatigue?

   - Read posted questions and answers concerning low hemoglobin and fatigue at Caring.com.
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7. What can help neck pain after chemo treatments?

   - My mom is on 2nd chemo treatment. The day after her treatments she complains of terrible neck pain. It lasts for a couple of days. Is this a side effect from the chemo? What can help?
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8. Where can you get cancer chemo bracelets to help with nausea?

   - One bracelet that is supposed to help with nausea from chemo is called ReliefBand. It combats nausea by stimulating nerve in the wrist.
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9. During chemo, some taxol went directly under my skin on the back of my hand. Can anything be done for the pain?

   - During chem 3 wks ago, the needle came out of vein right at end of treatment and some taxol went directly under the skin on back of my hand. I have been in a lot of pain since then and doctors don't seem to know what to tell me. There is no infection, redness and swelling are gone, but aching and pain are intense...
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10. Why do eyelashes grow in and fall out since chemotherapy?

    - Since I had chemo, my eyelashes keep falling out. Why do they continue to fall out, and how long does it take for them to grow back for good?
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