Managing Surgery and Chemotherapy

We have gathered some resources for you. Also check out the tips below the following list! Lots of resources to support your experience of surgery and/or chemotherapy.

Booklet – Chemotherapy and You

“Chemotherapy and You is written for you—someone who is about to receive or is now receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Your family, friends, and others close to you may also want to read this book. This book is a guide you can refer to throughout your chemotherapy treatment. It includes facts about chemotherapy and its side effects and also highlights ways you can care for yourself before, during, and after treatment.”

https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/chemotherapy-and-you.pdf

Chemotherapy.com

Chemocare.com

“Find the latest information about chemotherapy drugs including how they work, their potential side effects, and self-care tips while on these therapies.”

http://www.chemocare.com/

Make a Belly Buddy

Abdominal surgery might leave you feeling like you need a little extra support! Make a “Belly Buddy” to hold against your tummy when you are getting up and down from a chair or bed. You’ll need a thin bath-sized towel and duct tape. (1) Fold the towel in thirds lengthwise; (2) Now fold it in fourths; (3) Wrap the duct tape around the folded towel lengthwise - be generous with the tape; (4) Wrap the duct tape around the towel in the other direction. You should now have a fairly firm but slightly flexible pillow of sorts to hold against your tummy!

Smooth Move Tea

“Best taken as bedtime, sip and sleep easy knowing you’ll be right as rain in the morning.”

https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/products/smooth-move/