Abstract:Introduction: Cancer is the uncontrolled growth and spread of cells. It can affect almost any part of the body. The growths often invade surrounding tissue and can metastasize to distant sites. Cancer is a leading cause of disease worldwide. Objectives:To identify knowledge on management of chemotherapy related side-effects among cancer patients. Methodology:Methodology of the present study included a descriptive cross-sectional hospital based study. Seventy four cancer patients under chemotherapy treatment from Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital were selected using non-probability purposive sampling technique. A preset of questionnaire was used to identify knowledge on management of chemotherapy related side-effects among cancer patients.Results: 54.9% of cancer patients knew that drinking too much liquid during the day removes the harmful agents from the body. 28.4% of the respondents ate high fiber foods with adequate fluid to manage constipation, 45.9% respondents perfumed oral care and gargle 3-4 times daily for management of stomatitis and mucositis, 67.6% of respondents took anti-emetic medication before meals for management nausea and vomiting ,40.5% of responded drank more fluid than usually with ORS for management of diarrhoea, 43.2% respondent put on scarf and cap/wig for management of hair loss, 45.9% took small and frequent diet for management of loss of appetites, majority of respondents 62.2% maintain personal hygiene and change clothes everyday for management of skin rashes, majority of respondents 73% took paracetamol and apply cold compress for management of fever, 44.6%respondents drank plenty of water with vitamin C for management of burning micturition. Conclusion:In this study among 74 respondents 43(58.1%) of respondents had average knowledge, 29(39.2%) had poor knowledge, and 2(2.7%) had good knowledge on management of chemotherapy related side effects.

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