What's Your Chemo IQ?

If you’re about to begin your chemo treatments, you might be feeling overwhelmed. It can be difficult to keep all the details straight—from tracking your treatment schedule to managing side effects, there’s a lot to handle. Don’t be afraid to discuss any questions you have with your primary doctor, oncologist or any other member of your healthcare team. Think you already know all there is to learn about chemo? Take this quiz to find out.

Reviewed by Health Monitor Medical Advisory Board

1. Chemo is only given after surgery or radiation.
True
False

2. Hair loss as a result of chemo is permanent.
True
False

3. During chemo, it’s best to avoid drinking liquids with food.
True
False

4. Chemo treatments usually occur on consecutive days.
True
False

5. When undergoing chemotherapy, intimacy can be risky.
True
False

6. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy, or chemotherapy used before the main treatment, is only used in conjunction with surgery.
True
False

7. Exercise can help speed recovery from chemo.
True
False

8. People undergoing chemo have compromised immune systems and need to be isolated to stay safe from infection.
True
False

9. Chemo can damage nerves in hands and feet.
True
False

10. Undergoing chemo means you will experience fatigue, nausea, anemia and brain fog.
True
False

Updated May 15, 2012