Must-haves for chemo
Hi all. I am about to start chemotherapy next week, fortnightly for 8 weeks and then weekly for 12. There is SOOOOOOOOOO much out there about what it will be like, what the side effects will be, what ...
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During all my chemo sessions with AC and Taxol, I was on my phone browsing through YouTube. I also observed my surroundings and sometimes watched TV. My approach was similar to @Cath62's: I focused only on the thought that the chemo was killing the cancer. Whether it was weird or not, it helped me get through. I also agree with all the points that Cath62 listed. I managed all the side effects as recommended in the booklet Understanding Chemotherapy (cancer.org.au)
and in consultation with McGrath nurses. Today, they provide us with so many medications to manage side effects, and I used everything that helped me go through chemo comfortably (only in consultation with my oncologist). All the best to all, and ShazLou, Yes, you are making sense, as many of us on this network do. I have never seen such sensible people in my life before joining this network. What does not make any sense to me is Cancer. :(
and in consultation with McGrath nurses. Today, they provide us with so many medications to manage side effects, and I used everything that helped me go through chemo comfortably (only in consultation with my oncologist). All the best to all, and ShazLou, Yes, you are making sense, as many of us on this network do. I have never seen such sensible people in my life before joining this network. What does not make any sense to me is Cancer. :(