Answers to Frequently asked Questions regarding the day of chemotherapy:
- Dress comfortably and bring warm clothes for layering combien coute le viagra au quebec.
- Eat your regular meal before arriving.
- Take your regular medications as usual (unless you are specifically told otherwise).
- If you have a port, please wear a shirt that makes the port easily accessible.
- Patients and family members/friends – please avoid wearing perfumes or colognes, as many patients are very sensitive to strong smells.
- Your family member or friend may sit with you during your treatment, but please no more than one person at a time in the infusion area.
- Free WiFi is available, so tablets, laptops, etc are welcome.
- We provide pillows and warm blankets.
- We offer water and coffee and various snacks, or you are welcome to bring your own.
- There is a cafe on the first floor where lunch can be purchased.
- You will have your own television to watch if you desire.
If you are using the DigniCap, the following is recommended for best results:
- Avoid blow drying, hot rollers, and straightening irons.
- Use only gentle and clear shampoos and wash your hair in cool water no more than every third day.
- Do not shampoo your hair at least 3 days before and 3 days after each treatment.
- Use gentle combing and brushing.
- Any hair dyes should be discontinued as soon as you decide to use scalp cooling therapy and for a period of 3 months afterward.
- Dress warmly during your scalp cooling and chemotherapy sessions. An electric blanket is useful.
- We will provide a loose tooth comb during treatments which should be used very gently. Do not use hairbrushes, pull hair back, braid, or create any tension on hair.
- Refrain from getting your hair wet while at a beach or by a pool.
- Stay in the shade.
- Always spray hair with cool water to keep scalp cool when outdoors on hot days.
- Avoid using any head coverings such as wool caps, head wraps, or scarves.
