1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) 6 Can I take minerals, dietary supplements, or herbs while I get chemotherapy? Some of these products can change how chemotherapy works. For this reason, it is important to tell your doctor or nurse about all the vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, and herbs that you take before you start chemotherapy. During chemotherapy, talk with your doctor before you take any of these products. How will I know if chemotherapy is working? Your doctor will give you physical exams and medical tests (such as blood tests and x-rays). They will also ask you how you feel. You cannot tell if chemotherapy is working based on its side effects. Some people think that severe side effects mean that chemotherapy is working well, or that no side effects mean that chemotherapy is not working. The truth is that side effects have nothing to do with how well chemotherapy is fighting your cancer. How much does chemotherapy cost? It is hard to say how much chemotherapy will cost as it depends on may factors, such as: Î the types and doses of chemotherapy used Î how long and how often chemotherapy is given Î whether you get chemotherapy at home, in a clinic or office, or during a hospital stay Î the part of the country where you live
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