The most newbie question ever?
I’ve searched and honestly cannot find an answer to this in factsheets or anywhere else... what does chemo feel like when it’s being administered? Is it cold? Room temperature? Do you not really notic...
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Dear RiotAtMidnight,
There has been lots of good advice here.
I didn't feel anything, with Chemo going in.I did have a port.
Luckily i never had nausea or vomiting. Only occasional tiredness, and several other side effects that were quite manageable.
I didn't attempt to work during my treatments.
Ie Mastectomy, 20weeks Chemo and 5 weeks Radiotherapy. Not working took some stress away. Also my work is in a Hospital. COVID started as my treatment started, so it was safer not working. I used my Income Protection insurance, that comes with my Superannuation.
Has anyone mentioned trying the Cold Cap. (to try and save your hair?) I did, and had a good result.
The only down side for me was the extra 1 1/2hrs time it adds to being in the Chemo suite.
I think most places supply sandwiches and biscuits, yogurt etc. And drinks. But bring your own treats if you want.
I usually read or watched TV, until falling asleep.
Don't worry too much in advance. Do read the EVIQ information re your specific drugs.But don't expect to get everything.
Make sure your Chemo suite gives you phone numbers for after hours, should you become unwell.
I didn't need it, but could be very handy.
Good luck to you, I hope you have a good go at it.
There has been lots of good advice here.
I didn't feel anything, with Chemo going in.I did have a port.
Luckily i never had nausea or vomiting. Only occasional tiredness, and several other side effects that were quite manageable.
I didn't attempt to work during my treatments.
Ie Mastectomy, 20weeks Chemo and 5 weeks Radiotherapy. Not working took some stress away. Also my work is in a Hospital. COVID started as my treatment started, so it was safer not working. I used my Income Protection insurance, that comes with my Superannuation.
Has anyone mentioned trying the Cold Cap. (to try and save your hair?) I did, and had a good result.
The only down side for me was the extra 1 1/2hrs time it adds to being in the Chemo suite.
I think most places supply sandwiches and biscuits, yogurt etc. And drinks. But bring your own treats if you want.
I usually read or watched TV, until falling asleep.
Don't worry too much in advance. Do read the EVIQ information re your specific drugs.But don't expect to get everything.
Make sure your Chemo suite gives you phone numbers for after hours, should you become unwell.
I didn't need it, but could be very handy.
Good luck to you, I hope you have a good go at it.