Have you just undergone cancer treatment? Well, then you will have to be particularly careful during the recovery period because there are a lot of side effects that this intense treatment of surgery, chemo and radiation will leave you with, which sometimes might become a little tedious to cope with. You will need a help around the house with some basic activities and hence arrange for that beforehand.
Here are some potential problems that you might have to deal with and how you can deal with them:
- Chemotherapy and radiation takes a major toll on the body and it is because of this you might feel a lot of fatigue during different hours of the day. If you feel too much fatigue, then you should immediately consult a doctor first. Once you have consulted a doctor, try and follow a simple routine where you remain engaged in activities when you feel active.
- Another major problem that you will have to deal with when it comes to cancer treatment is pain. You will almost certainly experience pain in the area where radiation has been applied. The scars from surgeries will itch which is a part of the recovery process itself. If you have had removal of a body part because of the treatment like a breast, then you might feel a pain in the part which does not exist many more. This is known as phantom pain.
- You might experience a loss of appetite. If you do not feel like eating anything at all, then you should immediately consult with your doctor.
- There might be weight gain issues even when you are not eating much. Get into the habit of exercising under supervision to get back in shape, slowly and steadily.
- You might have trouble swallowing. If you do, it is best to take the advice of your doctor.
These are some problems which are commonly seen in people who have undergone cancer treatments. Take the help of your doctor as and when you need it.
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