Chemo daily care checklist
A simple daily prompt for active chemotherapy treatment — the small, easy-to-forget things that help you get through each cycle. Tick items off as you go today; the list resets fresh tomorrow. This is general guidance only, not a substitute for your oncology team's instructions.
💊 Medication
💧 Hydration & nutrition
🦠 Infection precautions
🩹 Activity & rest
🐰 Mouth & skin care
⚠ Red flags today: contact your 24-hour oncology line promptly if any apply
- Fever of 38°C / 100.4°F or above — do not wait
- Severe vomiting or diarrhoea preventing you from keeping fluids down
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- New confusion or severe drowsiness
- Difficulty breathing or chest pain
For breathlessness, chest pain, or any emergency symptom, call 000 (AU) · 999 (UK) · 911 (US) · 112 (EU), or attend your nearest emergency department. For a fever during chemotherapy, contact your oncology team's 24-hour line immediately, even outside office hours.
Why a daily checklist helps during chemotherapy
Chemotherapy involves many small, easy-to-forget tasks that matter: timing anti-nausea medication correctly, staying hydrated, watching for infection during the nadir period, and caring for your mouth and skin. A simple daily checklist helps you stay consistent with these tasks without having to hold everything in memory, especially on days when fatigue or nausea make that harder.
About this tool
This checklist is compiled from general chemotherapy care guidance published by NHS, NICE and healthdirect. It is a general daily prompt for people undergoing active chemotherapy treatment — it does not replace your oncology team's specific instructions for your drug regimen, which always take priority. For a stage-by-stage overview of a typical cycle, see our chemotherapy: what to expect guide. Your progress here is stored only on your own device and resets automatically each day.
Sources: NHS, chemotherapy side effects · NICE guidance on cancer treatment · healthdirect