Chemo Advice
Hi Everyone,
I am starting chemo Thursday and would appreciate any advice, hints etc you may have. I know everyone is different but your experience may help me as I am quite apprehensive.
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Janette, nail.thing can haopen on pretty much any regime as nails are one of the fast growingbcell body oarts which is why is targeted by chemo...
One way to keep them at their best is to make sure they are trimmed short as that reduces the risk.of any trauma to them. I also use a clear nail hardener to help them stay protected as much as possible (reason I decided not to use nailmpolish is that clear at least allows me.to track what they look like so when changes occur I can flag it with the GP and the Oncologist)
Also for nausea grapefruit helps - I suck on graoefruit segmwnts as if they were a lollipop - not as tasty but it helps ??. Also lemon squeezed in some water helps... Ginger tea might help as well - or just some ginger grated in some cold water...