Ovarian cancer treatment can cause a variety of unpleasant and sometimes debilitating side effects. So, how do you maintain your quality of life during treatment? Courtney Arn, APRN-CNP, a Certified Nurse Practitioner at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC), discusses the common side effects of ovarian cancer treatment and how you can manage them.
Key Takeaways from Webinar Viewers:
- “There are lots of options to treat side effects. Talk with your provider about those issues that are affecting you.”
- “It confirmed some of the treatment options for neuropathy. I also learned about some of the other side effects from other chemo drugs.”
- “How much exercise and diet help.”
- “Be proactive with constipation around treatment.”