Chemotherapy Medicine can be given:

By a drip.

By tablets.

The doctor will tell you how many chemotherapy sessions you will have.

In Hospital.

As an out patient.

As an inpatient.

Or at home.

At Hospital

Go to reception and tell them your name.

Have a seat in the waiting area.

The nurse will call your name.

The nurse or doctor will take a blood test before your chemotherapy starts.

You can go home after your treatment is finished.

You may have to stay in hospital after your treatment.

After your chemotherapy treatment

You may feel sick.

You may feel tired and may want to sleep during the day.

Have diarrhoea.

Feel constipated.

Do not feel like eating.

Have mouth ulcers.

Sore painful skin.

Your hair may fall out.

Ask the nurse about ‘cold caps’ .

Your hair will grow back when your chemotherapy medicine is finished.

Talk to the nurse or doctor if you are worried of feel ill.

For two days after you have had your chemotherapy medicine you should

Flush the toilet two times every time you use it.

All clothes and sheets should be washed on a long cycle.

Wear rubber gloves and use a cloth for any spills of:

• Urine

• Diarrhoea

• Vomit

Put the gloves and cloth into a plastic bag.

Tie the bag and put in the bin.

Wash you hands.