Side Effects

” It surprised me to learn that there are some good ones. I spent more time with my son than I ever would have and got to know him and enjoy him in a whole new way.”

“Eating sweets the day before chemo seemed to help. It is not as awful to throw up sweets as it is to throw up milk or lettuce.”

“Try taking an antacid like Tums if you know it is going to be a bad day – makes throwing up not so sour.”

“Our daughter got so swollen and gained so much weight during her induction period. We were unprepared for that and so shocked at how much her physical appearance changed. Reassure your child and their siblings that it is only the medicine changing her appearance — not who she is! For our daughter, the swelling and excess weight did disappear gradually over a few months after induction.”