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Self-Care

You, more than anyone, know that cancer affects not just your physical health, but possibly everything about you. Which is why it’s key to extend the focus to other aspects of your overall well-being.

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Diet and nutrition

After completing chemotherapy, you may have changes in your appetite. Some days, you may feel nauseous or not very hungry at all. Remember to talk to your healthcare team about how you’re feeling. They also may be able to recommend a specialist or online resource to help.

Consider these tips:

 

  • Prepare simple meals that you like or that are easy to make
  • Opt for a protein shake, smoothie, or milkshake when it is hard to eat
  • Try lighter or healthier versions of your favorite recipes
  • See if eating five small meals a day is easier than eating three larger ones
  • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables (smoothies can be a great way to get them in)

 

If sometimes the thought of meal prep sounds daunting:

 

  • Ask for help. Maybe someone in your household could take over or help with cooking
  • If it fits into your budget, consider trying out a meal subscription service
  • Order groceries online. Many supermarkets now offer pickup or delivery
  • Cook large quantity of meals to freeze for later
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Emotional health

You’ve been through the unthinkable. You may just now be processing your emotions from your diagnosis. Navigating this time can leave you feeling everything from relief to excitement to sadness. And that’s not unusual. In fact, there is no “right” way to feel after diagnosis and completing chemotherapy.

 

Here are some tips to manage the ups and downs of what you may be feeling:

 

  • Talk it out—Reach out to people in your life who make you feel loved and supported and let them know what’s on your mind. It can be hard, but many find just speaking your thoughts out loud may help you sort through your feelings
  • Speak to a professional—There are many types of experts who could help, such as counselors, oncology social workers, and psychiatrists
  • Join a support group—Online or in person, you might find it beneficial to talk with and share resources with people who have had similar experiences
  • Look for an outlet—You may find it helpful to keep a journal or release your feelings through creative activities like drawing, painting, or music
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Sexual health

You may have noticed a change in your sex life. Talking about your concerns with your partner openly and honestly may help you move forward and give your partner a better sense of how you’re feeling.

 

Here are some tips for talking with your partner:

 

  • Pick a private time to talk about sex outside the bedroom
  • Share your concerns, feelings, and beliefs
  • Be specific and positive about what you’d like to change
  • Ask questions to better understand your partner’s concerns
  • Acknowledge that your partner’s views matter to you

The information and tips above have been gathered from the National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, these are just general tips and suggestions; consult a professional for specific advice.

Explore more topics in our Taking Care of You booklet

This resource is designed to help you focus on yourself, your reasons for taking ZEJULA, and offer up more ways to engage in self-care. Sign up to receive it below!

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ZEJULA My Way offers helpful information and resources that touch on your needs as a whole person—specifically the ones commonly overlooked.

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Approved Uses & Safety Info

Approved Uses

ZEJULA is a prescription medicine used for the:

  • maintenance treatment of adults with advanced ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer. ZEJULA is used after the cancer has responded (complete or partial response) to treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy.
  • maintenance treatment of adults with a certain type of inherited (germline) abnormal BRCA gene with ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer that comes back. ZEJULA is used after the cancer has responded (complete or partial response) to treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy. Your healthcare provider will perform a test to make sure that ZEJULA is right for you.  

 

It is not known if ZEJULA is safe and effective in children.

Important Safety Information

ZEJULA may cause serious side effects, including:

 

Bone marrow problems called Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) or a type of blood cancer called Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Some people who have ovarian cancer and who have received previous treatment with chemotherapy or certain other medicines for their cancer have developed MDS or AML during treatment with ZEJULA. MDS or AML may lead to death.

 

Symptoms of low blood cell counts (low red blood cells, low white blood cells, and low platelets) are common during treatment with ZEJULA. They can be a sign of serious bone marrow problems, including MDS or AML. These symptoms may include the following:

  • Weakness
  • Feeling tired
  • Weight loss
  • Frequent infections
  • Fever
  • Shortness of breath
  • Blood in urine or stool
  • Bruising or bleeding more easily


Your doctor will do blood tests to check your blood cell counts before treatment with ZEJULA. You will be tested weekly for the first month of treatment with ZEJULA, monthly for the next 11 months of treatment, and as needed afterward.

 

High blood pressure is common during treatment with ZEJULA, and it can become serious. Your doctor will check your blood pressure and heart rate at least weekly for the first two months, then monthly for the first year, and as needed thereafter during your treatment with ZEJULA.

 

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a condition that affects the brain and may happen during treatment with ZEJULA. If you have headache, vision changes, confusion, or seizure, with or without high blood pressure, please contact your doctor.

 

Before starting to take ZEJULA, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • Have heart problems
  • Have liver problems
  • Have high blood pressure
  • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. ZEJULA can harm your unborn baby and may cause loss of pregnancy (miscarriage)
    • If you are able to become pregnant, your doctor should perform a pregnancy test before you start treatment with ZEJULA
    • If you are able to become pregnant, you should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with ZEJULA and for 6 months after taking the last dose of ZEJULA
    • You should tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed
    • ZEJULA may harm your baby. You should not breastfeed your baby during treatment with ZEJULA and for 1 month after taking the last dose of ZEJULA


Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

 

The most common side effects of ZEJULA include the following:

  • Nausea
  • Tiredness
  • Constipation
  • Pain in your muscles and back
  • Pain in the stomach area
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Headache
  • Shortness of breath
  • Rash
  • Diarrhea
  • Cough
  • Dizziness
  • Changes in the amount or color of your urine
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Low levels of magnesium in the blood


If you have certain side effects, then your doctor may change your dose of ZEJULA, temporarily stop, or permanently stop treatment with ZEJULA.

 

These are not all the possible side effects of ZEJULA. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

 

Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information for ZEJULA.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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