This DVD is designed to create awareness for cancer patients of the side effects
of chemotherapy.It contains information for patients on how to manage various side
effects which they suffer after they receive chemotherapy.
The information contained in the DVD is not designed to be a comprehensive exposition of managing all the side effects. The DVD is strictly for information purposes only.
The information provided on the DVD does not provide medical advice.
It is not an alternative for professional medical treatment.
The information provided on the DVD should not be used for the basis of detecting or treating a health problem or disease.
The HSE strongly advise that persons should always seek the advise of their phsyician or other qualified health professional with any queries regarding a medical condition. Persons should never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of any of the contents in this DVD.
While every care and effort has been taken in the production of this DVD to ensure that the information contained within it is correct as from September 1st 2007 no legal responibility or liability is accepted by the HSE for any errors,omissions
mis-statements or misinformation.
Part 1 covers the following topics : What is Chemotherapy ? , How does it work ? ,Side Effects and Infection Risk.
Part 2 covers the following topics : Coping with fatigue , Nausea and Vomiting, Mouth and Taste changes
Part 3 : Covers the following topics :Alopecia (Hair loss).Constipation ,Diarrohea and Sexuality.
Part 4 covers the following topics : Skin Changes , Services Available : Dietician, Support Group, Social Worker, Cancer Support Centre , complementary Therapy.
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