Can I take a break from treatment?

 

Q: Can I take a break from treatment? 

A: Your treatment plan was designed to provide the best results through therapy administered over a certain time frame. It is most effective when given according to plan. If side effects or life events are causing you to want to delay part of your treatment, or put it on hold, talk with your health care team about what might be possible in your situation.
--Kathy Newman, RN, BSN

When you take control of side effects, you may feel better able to stick with treatment.

This content was last reviewed August 15, 2010 by Dr. Reshma L. Mahtani.
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