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given to chemotherapy patients. They are called anti emetic or anti nausea drugs. Stay away from foods that have strong odors like coffee, fish, and garlic. If the medication to treat the nausea is not working than you need to notify your doctor.

BLEEDING

You have cells that are know as platelets. Platelets are important because they cause your blood to clot when you bleed. Chemotherapy can decrease the number of platelets because it interferes with your bone marrow production of making platelets. A low platelet count is known as thrombocytopenia. You may notice that you bruise easily or have some bleeding from your nose or mouth. If you notice bruises and you have not bumped into anything, red or pink colored urine, bleeding from your gums or nose, a warm or hot feeling in your arm or leg you need to notify your doctor immediately.

MOUTH PROBLEMS

Chemotherapy harms fast growing cells like those in the lining of your mouth.
It also affects your teeth, gums and saliva glands. You may notice that your mouth is dry and experience changes in taste and smell. You may be prone to mouth sores which makes eating difficult. Sipping water frequently and sucking on ice chips or chewing sugar free gum may help. Eat foods that are room temperature or cool, warm or hot foods may hurt your mouth. If you are experiencing a sore mouth do not use alcohol or smoke cigarettes.

It is helpful to seek support from other individuals when you are fighting cancer. If you join a support group you can meet other people who have the same problems and can share how they are able to cope. It is always helpful to be able to talk about your feelings and listen to other people share what they are feeling. You are not alone when fighting cancer and your feelings are important. It is important to keep in touch with your family and friends and do not feel afraid to reach out when you need it the most.

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