Preparing for Treatment: 1st Treatment EGFR+ NSCLC

Before treatment

Tips to help you prepare for your infusion appointments

Drink plenty of water the day before and have a good breakfast on day.

Bring a pillow and blanket for extra comfort.

Infusions can last several hours, so make sure you’ve set aside enough time for your appointment. Ask your care team about how long your infusion will be.

Bring a book, game, puzzle, music, or other entertainment to help pass the time.

Ask the office if it’s okay to bring a drink and snack with you in case you get hungry.

Pay close attention to how you feel during an infusion, and make sure to tell your care team if you experience any discomfort. They know how to help.

Consider setting up transportation to and from the infusion center. You may receive medicines before your infusion that can make you drowsy. If you need help setting up a ride, reach out to your family and friends.

Your care team may give you allergy medicine, a fever reducer, and a steroid to help reduce the risks of serious from the infusion.

Wear loose clothes for comfort and so your care team can easily reach the infusion area of your body.

If you have any other questions about your infusions, ask your care team.

Managing risks

Tips for managing side effects

It’s important to work with your care team before treatment to help lower the risk of possible . Members of your care team, including your dermatologist, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, and physician assistant, can help. Pausing, decreasing the dose, or stopping treatment may be needed in some cases to help manage side effects.

Here are some useful tips to help:

Clothing

Wear soft and loose-fitting clothes
Consider wearing soft clothes underneath any scratchy fabrics (such as wool)
Use laundry detergents made for sensitive skin and without perfumes

Hygiene

Use alcohol-free (such as isopropanol-free, ethanol-free) moisturizing cream
Consider bathing/showering with warm or cool water (not hot water)
Use mild soaps and shampoos, such as those for sensitive skin

Environment

Limit sun exposure during and for 2 months after treatment
Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen
Wear gloves during activities that could cause nail infections (for example, cleaning)
Use a humidifier if in a dry environment

Medicines

Ask your care team about these medicines:

Steroids and antibiotics to help prevent or reduce skin problems
Allergy medicines, steroids, and fever reducers to help prevent or reduce infusion-related reactions
Blood thinners to help prevent or reduce the risk of blood clots

Talk to your care team to understand if these tips are right for you.

During treatment

During treatment, your care team can help prevent or manage side effects

Your care team will continuously support you throughout treatment.

It's important to tell your care team about side effects right away, if you:

First experience of side effects
Feel that the side effects are affecting daily activities
Have been treating side effects according to your doctor's instructions but they do not improve

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