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How to remember how you felt between chemo cycles
Write one line each day: how you feel from 0 to 10, your worst symptom and what helped. Look back before each appointment. Chemo can blur days together, and a short note keeps them clear.
The one-line habit
Date | Overall (0-10) | Worst symptom | What helped
Make it easy
- Set a daily reminder at the same time.
- Use voice notes if writing is too tiring.
- Keep it in one place.
Before the next cycle
- Read your lines.
- Pick the three worst days or symptoms.
- Write questions for your team.
See the symptom diary.
Frequently asked questions
How can I remember how I felt?
Write one line a day with a score and what helped.
What if I forget a day?
Skip it and carry on.
Should I share all of it?
Share the top three changes.
For information only, not medical advice. For information only, not medical advice. Follow your care team's guidance, and use the number you were given for anything urgent.