VCS Chemotherapy Class Schedule
All chemo classes are currently available online here. https://www.virginiacancerspecialists.com/your-experience/chemotherapy-class/
All in person chemo classes are currently on hold.
If you have any questions, please contact your Oncology Nurse Navigator .
Chemotherapy Classes With VCS
Our chemotherapy classes are designed for patients beginning chemotherapy and their caregivers. Our goal is to provide the information necessary to understand how chemotherapy affects the body and to assist in understanding how to manage the side effects that can accompany chemotherapy treatment.
Chemotherapy classes are taught by our Patient Educator, who is an Oncology Certified Registered Nurse.
Chemotherapy classes are general teaching sessions that are designed to help patients and support persons learn about chemotherapy treatment and how to manage potential side effects that can be associated with chemotherapy treatment. Topics that will be covered in class include:
- Preparing for your treatment day
- Blood counts
- Infection
- Anemia
- Bleeding
- Fatigue
- Nutrition during treatment
- Appetite changes
- Nausea and vomiting
- Mouth and throat changes
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Hair loss
- Skin and nail changes
- Reproductive and sexual changes
- Nervous system changes
