Manage Your Health
It is essential that you take care of yourself while receiving treatment for your cancer. Below are resources and services offered to Karmanos Cancer Institute patients to help maintain your health during treatment. Many are simply good health practices, but some can help reduce side effects you may experience.
- Nutrition - Our goal is to provide patients and their loved ones with the opportunity to obtain firsthand nutritional counseling.
- Skin & nail care - During treatment it is important to keep your skin clean and dry to prevent infection.
- Coping - When you are diagnosed with cancer it is important to recognize and express your feelings with your family, friends and loved ones.
- Smoking cessation - Quitting smoking can greatly increase your chances of beating cancer and Karmanos offers guidance to help you quit successfully.
Wellness Tips
- Keep a list of all medications and additional therapies you are taking part in, and make sure to tell your doctors and nurses before starting any additional therapies
- Wash your hands to prevent the spread of germs and keep them moisturized
- Cancer treatment may make you weaker, so never hesitate to ask for help
- Try to continue your daily activities and exercise regularly, but do not over exert yourself
- Visit your dentist before starting treatment, but avoid routine cleanings during treatment
- Eat a well balanced diet, and drink plenty of fluids