Some drugs also make your mouth sore and may cause small mouth ulcers. Regular mouthwashes are important and the nurses will show you how to do these properly. If you don't feel like eating, you can supplement or replace your meals with nutritious, high-calorie drinks which are available on prescription from your doctor. Although they may seem hard to bear at the time, do remember that these side effects are temporary and will disappear once your treatment is over. If you do lose your hair, it will grow back within a few months.
Many people wear wigs, hats or scarves.
You may be entitled to a free wig from the National Health Service and your doctor or the nurse looking after you will be able to arrange for a wig specialist to visit you. Chemotherapy affects different people in different ways. Some are able to lead a normal life during their treatment, while many find they become very tired and have to take things more slowly. Just do as much as you feel like and try not to overdo it. Your doctor will be able to tell you what side effects to expect from your treatment.