This booklet is for patients who are receiving chemotherapy for cancer. It describes what to expect during chemotherapy and what you can do to take care of yourself during and after treatment. 

Eat the right foods to build up your strength. 

Stay away from people who have colds or the flu. 

Get the rest you need and pace yourself. 

Talk about your feelings to deal with any sadness, anger, or fear you may have. 

Work as a team with your health care providers. 

Knowing how to help yourself can make you feel more in control. These are just a few of the ways that you can help yourself and begin to feel in control again. This booklet is designed to help you become an informed partner in your care, but it is only a guide. Self-help can never take the place of professional health care. Ask your doctor and nurse any questions you may have about chemotherapy. Also don't hesitate to tell them about any side effects you may have. They want and need to know. The table of contents identifies all the topics discussed in Chemotherapy and You. A glossary at the back of this booklet explains many terms you may hear during chemotherapy. Many of the words defined in the glossary are printed in bold the first time they are used in the text. 
