Content Overview 
- Summary
- Coping Tips For Daily Life During Chemotherapy
- Side Effects: What To Expect And What To Do About Them
- Pregnancy During Chemotherapy
- Family, Friends And Chemotherapy
- Caregivers And Chemotherapy
- If Your Platelet Count Is Low: Steps To Reduce Risk Of Problems During Chemotherapy
- How To Lower Your Risk Of Infection During Chemotherapy
- Chemotherapy And Nutrition
- Symptoms Of Infection To Watch For During Chemotherapy
- Tips To Make The Process Of Getting Chemotherapy Easier
- Chemotherapy And Vitamins
- Daily And Work Life
- Safety Precautions To Anticipate Your Healthcare Providers Will Take During Chemotherapy
- Weight Loss Or Gain During Chemotherapy
- Exercise During Chemotherapy Treatment
- Before And During The Actual Infusion
Chemotherapy: What To Do While In Treatment
If Your Platelet Count Is Low: Steps To Reduce Risk Of Problems During Chemotherapy
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Things that may help you avoid problems if your platelet count is low:
- Don't take any medicine without first checking with your doctor or nurse. This includes aspirin and aspirin-free pain relievers, like acetaminophen (Tylenol'), ibuprofen, and any other medicines you can buy without a prescription. Some of these medicines can weaken the platelets and make bleeding problems worse.
- Don't drink any alcoholic beverages unless your doctor says it is all right.
- Use an extra soft toothbrush to clean your teeth. Talk with your doctor before using dental floss.
- If you have a runny nose, blow gently into a soft tissue.
- Take care not to cut or nick yourself when using scissors, needles, knives, or tools.
- Be careful not to burn yourself when ironing or cooking. Use a padded glove when you reach into the oven.
- Avoid contact sports and other activities that might cause an injury.
- Avoid becoming constipated.
- Use an electric shaver instead of a razor.
- When bending over, keep your head above your heart.
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