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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Chemotherapy, while beneficial at times, also has its negative effects. Most patients experience hair loss and weight loss. For most, swallowing becomes difficult because the chemotherapy often causes blisters or sores in the mouth and throat. Preparing a patient for these possible effects beforehand allows them some time to begin to process what to expect and often helps with their mental well being through the process. Share any experience you have with the interviewer.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have been responsible for the education of chemotherapy patients and family members. One of the most concerning things is making sure that they understand alternatives to meeting nutritional needs such as drinking supplemental shakes (Ensure, Glucerna, etc) if mouth sores develop during treatment."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"One of my main responsibilities at my previous employer was pre-chemotherapy education. One of things that patients always thought they were 'prepared for,' but really were not was hair loss. I got to know some people who own a wig company in that town who provided complimentary consultations to our patients. It was heartwarming to see people reach out and help in such a giving w

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