Chemotherapy Patient Education and Resources
There are many resources available to those undergoing chemotherapy:
Bald and Beautiful
Our experts offer tips for feeling good about your appearance during treatment.
Managing Eating Problems
written by Cancer Nutrition Services, these articles explain on how nutrition can be used to combat the side effects of chemotherapy (such as fatigue, constipation, loss of appetite)
Clearing the Mind: Coping with "chemobrain"
Understanding 'chemobrain' to find better ways to cope
Cancer and a Good Night's Sleep
Understanding sleep cycles, circadian rhythms and how cancer and treatment can affect sleep
Cancer-related Fatigue
learn about this common side effect of cancer and what you can do about it
Treating Nerve Pain After Chemotherapy
The antidepressant duloxetine has been found to help relieve neuropathic pain, a tingly feeling felt by many cancer survivors
Patient Education from the U-M Rogel Cancer Center
The above video series was created by the Rogel Cancer Center. The six videos take you through what you can expect from chemotherapy treatment at Michigan Medicine.
The Chemotherapy and You handbook is a also good resource during the time after chemotherapy.
The following are pamphlets you can print to learn more about Rogel Cancer Center Chemotherapy Treatment as well as ways services and support for chemotherapy patients.
- Chemotherapy Information Guide
provides lists of resources, from books and video, to web sites and newsletters. - During Cancer Treatment
- Symptom Management and Supportive Care Program
- Wig Bank
Articles
Our experts offer tips for feeling good about your appearance during treatment.
written by Cancer Nutrition Services, these articles explain on how nutrition can be used to combat the side effects of chemotherapy (such as fatigue, constipation, loss of appetite)
Understanding 'chemobrain' to find better ways to cope
Understanding sleep cycles, circadian rhythms and how cancer and treatment can affect sleep
learn about this common side effect of cancer and what you can do about it
The antidepressant duloxetine has been found to help relieve neuropathic pain, a tingly feeling felt by many cancer survivors
National Resources
- Chemotherapy and You
National Cancer Institute - Look Good, Feel Better
- Chemotherapy Information
ASCO