Day of chemotherapy treatment: The “top 5” to do’s:
1 | Wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothes
You will be sitting in a recliner-type chair for your treatment and at times will take a nap or lie back...no need to bring a blanket, they will have one for you.
2 | Eat a good breakfast
Not too heavy, but good to have some gentle food in your stomach (oatmeal, toast, egg white, banana).
3 | Don’t forget your snacks and water bottle(s)
You will want to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
4 | Take your pre-meds as prescribed.
5 | Apply your prescribed lidocaine cream
This is for numbing the area of your skin near your port. One hour before you start your treatment, use gloves to apply a small amount of lidocaine cream to your port area and cover with a wrap (can use saran wrap) to prevent getting on clothes.
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