If you're scheduled to begin cancer treatment, your cancer treatment center will provide you with the information you need for your treatment. However, there are still steps you'll need to take to prepare yourself for treatment. Some of those steps involve your home. Cancer treatment will deplete any energy reserves you have. Unfortunately, you're going to need all the energy you can muster to get you through your treatment. That means you'll need a lot of extra help. Here are three steps you can take to help you prepare for your treatment for cancer. 

Ensure a Germ-Free Home

Now that you're preparing for cancer treatment, it's important that you hire a cleaning service. Chemotherapy and radiation can destroy your natural immune system, which means contact with germs can be devastating. Hiring a cleaning service will ensure that your home is clean and germ-free during your treatment. It will also ensure that you don't need to use your own energy reserves to maintain a clean house. Prior to going in for treatment, be sure to have your cleaning service disinfect any high-touch areas in your home. 

Make Arrangements for Your Pets

If you're planning for your cancer treatment and you have pets, you'll need to make arrangements for them. Pets can pose a risk to your health during cancer treatment. If possible, arrange to have someone else take your pets during your treatment. If you do keep your pets at home, be sure to have their nails trimmed prior to your treatment. Scratches can lead to infections, which can be difficult for you to fight during cancer treatment. It's also important to note that some pets should be avoided altogether during cancer treatment. Two of those types include reptiles and rodents. 

Plan for Sanitary Visits

If you're scheduled for cancer treatment, now's the time to plan for your visitors. If you do plan to have visitors into your home, be sure to discuss your treatment with them in advance. You should discuss safety measures beforehand, including the use of cloth face masks for each visitor. To make sure you're protected, it's a good idea to keep a supply of cloth face masks and hand sanitizer next to your front door so your visitors can avoid spreading germs to you when they visit. 

Now that you're preparing for cancer treatment, use the tips provided here to help you through the treatment process. For other information and instructions, be sure to talk to your medical team at the cancer treatment center.

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