Managing & Understanding Your Chemotherapy
**Physicians recommend that you take this class before you start chemotherapy.** Being as prepared as possible for your chemotherapy helps ensure a positive and successful treatment course. Oncology nurses and the Cancer Supportive Care Program created this class to familiarize you with everything you need to know about your upcoming chemotherapy. Patients say this class helps reduce anxiety before their first chemotherapy treatment. The class covers general topics including:
- What is cancer and how it is treated?
- What is chemotherapy and how does it work?
- What to expect during chemotherapy treatment
- How to manage side effects
- How best to prepare yourself, family, and friends
- Strategies of coping with the emotional impact of chemotherapy
- What to expect in the Infusion Treatment Area, including a tour
Reservations are encouraged. However, you are welcome to drop in to any class. Family and friends are welcome.
2013 Schedule| When: | Wednesdays, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
| Thursdays, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| Where: | Stanford Cancer Center |
| 2nd Floor, Conference Room CC2104 | |
| 875 Blake Wilbur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 | |
| Led by: | Margaret Hawn, RN, BSN; Beverly Wheat, RN; Chris Tucker, RN |
| RSVP: | Email: cancersupportivecare@stanfordmed.org |
| or call (650) 725-9456 |
Parking passes are provided to all those attending a Cancer Supportive Care Program class at the Cancer Center
What patients and caregivers have said:
“The class calmed a lot of my fears and gave me an anchor to hold on to.” - C. W.
“I took the class to make me better able to support a dear friend who is going through treatment. The information I received was extremely helpful. It demystifies the experience and includes many practical tips.” - D. D.
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