10 Things to Understand When Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
6. Make your treatment process easier whenever you can
This process is again of course, individualized. Lunden found that getting a port for her chemo treatments was easier than getting stuck with a new needle every time. For some people this can make chemo less stressful. Since chemo also greatly reduces your white blood cell count, she also felt that the white blood cell booster that her provider gave her was key in helping her avoid infections- something that becomes a major problem for many cancer patients.
With white blood cell boosters such as neupogen, it is important to know that it is not a cure-all, and can have grave adverse effects. While this was helpful for Lunden, you should work with your healthcare team to decide if it is right for you. As with anything that you put into your body, you should take time to educate yourself about the risks and benefits.
Staying hydrated is another thing that we could all do a better job of. When battling cancer, this is something that you can focus on that can help you avoid unnecessary complications like extra fatigue, and may just help you feel better from day to day.