Starting Chemo Monday

Hi @TaraJ, sorry you are going through this. So many have gone through chemo. I had 3 AC and 9 taxol rounds. I got through it. Lots of water before, on the day and afterwards. Walking helps too. A rest when you need it. Eat whatever but lots of vegetables are good. I imagined the chemo being like a golden light that kills cancer and nothing else. It just helped me think about chemo in a positive way as that stuff entered my body. Thinking like that stopped me being fearful of it. Take a friend, a book or something that distracts you. Good luck with your treatment. 

Hi @TaraJ Be prepared and it will be okay. Have antacids on hand, movicol (or similar), gastrostop, panadol, antihistamine,. May not need any of them but if you are prepared then it prevents nasty side effects taking hold. The hospital will provide you with anti nausea drugs. Buy some head coverings as well. Rinse your mouth out with salt water twice a day to prevent mouth ulcers (or try aloe vera juice-worked for me). Keep your skin moisturised. In other words, pamper yourself for the next twelve weeks. Sit down, put your feet up, take short relaxing fresh air walks, cuddle up to your pets (unless they are fish), read some books, spend time doing your favourite hobby. Whilst the chemo is doing its work, enjoy your moments. Sending big hugs. 

well I have survived a week .... feeling okay,  felt like I had a mild hangover Wednesday,   the sore legs are the worst,  had to take a panadol so I could go and buy a hot water bottle..   So if anyone has any tips would loveto hear them.   My tastes buds have gone,   and todays new symptom is itchy head .   But overall I think I am doing okay

Itchy head is probably your early sign of hair loss. After itching it may start hurting so if that happens, shave it off as it won't hurt then. My legs also hurt and the Onco told me it was my imagination. The only thing that relieved mine was Ibuprofen which I wasn't supposed to have. Medical cannibis may also help

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