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After deciding to have
chemotherapy, you may be

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feeling anxious about
your upcoming treatment.

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It's OK to feel that way.

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To help ease your
mind, think about how

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chemotherapy will help
control, cure, or ease

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symptoms of your cancer,
so you can spend more time

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doing the things
you enjoy.

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Knowing what to expect
from treatment can also

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help you feel less anxious
and better prepared.

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Here are the facts behind
some common concerns about

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chemotherapy.

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How will I feel
during treatment?

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Unfortunately, it's hard
to predict how you'll feel

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during chemotherapy;
everyone is different.

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Plus, side effects
vary based on the chemo

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medicines you get.

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So you may have many,
some, or no side effects.

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Now for the good news:
Cancer care has come a

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long way over the years.

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Your care team is
well-equipped to help you

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handle many common side
effects like fatigue,

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nausea, vomiting,
and loss of appetite.

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So, talk with your care
team before your first

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treatment.

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They'll tell you about all
the things you can do to

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feel better, if needed.

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Will I lose my hair?

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Not necessarily.

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Whether you'll lose
your hair or have other

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physical changes like
weight loss, mouth sores,

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or skin problems depends
on many things related to

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your treatment, like
your overall health, your

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specific cancer,
and your chemo dose.

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Your care team will do
all they can to limit such

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side effects.

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You can do your part, too.

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Ask about what to expect.

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And if you notice any new
symptoms or side effects,

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tell your care
team pronto!

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They may be able to help.

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What will life be
like after treatment?

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Often, most-if not
all-side effects go away

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after finishing
chemotherapy.

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But it may still take a
few weeks or months for

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you to recover.

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So, take it easy and
be kind to yourself.

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After treatment, you
may also have some late

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effects.

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These can pop up
months or years later.

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They depend on the
type and amount of your

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chemotherapy.

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They may include things
like bone loss, memory

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problems, nerve damage,
depression, or rarely, a

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second cancer.

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If you're worried about
such things, tell your

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care team.

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They can help you cope
with any emotional and

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physical changes.

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And remember this: The
benefits of chemotherapy

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often outweigh its
possible risks.

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Still have questions
or concerns?

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Your care team
is here to help.

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Get in touch to learn more
about what you can do to

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make sure your cancer
treatment goes smoothly.