[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/your-quality-of-life-during-chemotherapy\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/your-quality-of-life-during-chemotherapy\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/your-quality-of-life-during-chemotherapy\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/your-quality-of-life-during-chemotherapy\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/your-quality-of-life-during-chemotherapy\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Patient-Thinking.jpg"}],"headline":"Your Quality of Life during Chemotherapy","dateModified":"2021-11-11T14:26:53+00:00","datePublished":"2019-02-20T15:25:52+00:00","description":"Whether you\u2019re currently going through chemotherapy or you\u2019re about to start, here are some tips on how to cope and continue enjoying life. Contact RCCA to learn more.","articleBody":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 20, 2019\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nOne of the most common forms of treatment for cancer is chemotherapy. While it can be a helpful way to treat and manage the disease, it does come with some unpleasant side effects. Many patients worry about how chemo will affect their quality of life and if they will still be able to enjoy the activities they love. It\u2019s true that life may look a little different during cancer treatment, but there are lots of ways to cope and find happiness.\nEffects of Chemotherapy\nChemotherapy drugs are designed to kill all fast-growing cells \u2013 not just cancer cells \u2013 which is why some patients experience harsh side effects. Some common ones include fatigue, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, mood changes, reduced sex drive, weight changes, mental fog, nail and skin changes, sores, infections and more. There are also some long-term side effects of chemotherapy, such as fertility problems and kidney damage.\nMost of these side effects occur during and shortly after receiving a round of chemo, and they go away until it\u2019s time for the next dose. Some patients have very minimal side effects and continue living their normal lives, while others experience moderate or severe side effects and complications.\nTips on How to Cope\nThere are many effective ways to cope during cancer treatment. While every individual should manage treatment on their own terms, there are a few suggestions that can be helpful for most patients, including:\nStay busy. If you feel well enough, fill your day with work, school, errands, friends, family and more to keep you focused, fulfilled and motivated.Ask for help. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask your friends, family and neighbors to help you with daily tasks, so that you can get the rest you need.Join a support group. Connecting with others, whether that\u2019s online or in person, who understand what you\u2019re going through can help ease feelings of loneliness and depression.Stay comfortable. On bad days, surround yourself with things that make you comfortable and happy, like cozy blankets, heating pads and friends.Manage side effects. Feeling nauseous? Having trouble sleeping? Experiencing irritated skin? Your doctor may be able to prescribe medications to help. There may also be preventative measures you can take to reduce the impact of side effects, such as freezing your eggs or sperm to prevent infertility, before starting chemo.\nThe cancer specialists and support staff at RCCA are committed to making your cancer treatment as smooth and comfortable as possible. Call your local RCCA office to set up an appointment and learn more about what to expect from chemo.\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.\nRELATED ARTICLES\nRegional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.\n\u00a9 2022 Regional Cancer Care Associates. 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