What's It Really Like Going Through Chemotherapy?
Ovarian cancer patient Kim Tronic shares her "chemo truths"
REMOVING THE FEAR OF TREATMENT
Being diagnosed with cancer is scary and confusing enough on its own. Add in what may lie ahead—surgery,
Radiation
Chemotherapy
and the fear can be amplified.
Kim Tronic
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knows this all too well. At 36, she was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer and her care team recommended a treatment plan that included 18 weeks of chemo.
Your body and mind are being pushed to the brink right now, but you're resilient and you will bounce back.
Kim has successfully completed her treatment and today she's cancer free. Now, she's determined to help alleviate the fears of other patients and share what she learned about going through chemo.
Kim Tronic's 10 "chemo truths"
It's more uneventful than you think. You ready for some Netflix and chill? Put your feet up, binge watch a new series, or take a nap. Your treatment will likely be laid back (dare I say relaxing?), which means ample time for TV, movies, and laughing with your nurses.
It doesn't hurt. In fact, you won't really feel anything other than sleepiness and maybe an urge to grab all the good snacks from the nurse's station. Pro tip: snag some honey graham crackers before they're gone! Read
Day of Pampering for Breast Cancer Patients
https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/day-pampering-breast-cancer-patients.html You're stronger than you think you are. Yes, cancer is scary, and you're about to embark upon a bumpy journey, but you'll soon discover the depth of your strength. (Spoiler alert: You're a tough cookie.) You're not alone. Remember that you've got a compassionate team of doctors, nurses, and staff here to support you. And there's a HUGE community of cancer survivors out there waiting to welcome you with open arms. Get ready for lots of hugs!
It's not as depressing as it looks on TV. The chemo infusion center at Cedars-Sinai is full of warmth, kindness, and positivity. Everyone is here to help you get healthy! Oh, and did I mention therapy dogs.
POOCH PROGRAM
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Dressing Up for Chemo
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