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,
You seem to have got off to a good start. I hope that continues.
Is your IV access a PICC line? Or Infusaport? Just curious.
Stay positive.
Good luck with the cold cap. Make sure your hair is very wet, and the cap fits as well as possible.
I sometimes needed an extra strap that went over the top and under my chin.
On those days I was aware of an air bubble on top.
As you you said you will probably know about the success/failure of the cold cap after the next chemo.
Expect some thinning, but it won't be as bad as clumps of hair.
I'm glad that they gave you ice chips, while they administered the red IV drug.
I was given an ice block to suck, even though didn't actually want one.
I was told it can help prevent severe mouth ulcers.
A similar principle as to how the cold cap works.
Let us know how you progress.
Take care.
You seem to have got off to a good start. I hope that continues.
Is your IV access a PICC line? Or Infusaport? Just curious.
Stay positive.
Good luck with the cold cap. Make sure your hair is very wet, and the cap fits as well as possible.
I sometimes needed an extra strap that went over the top and under my chin.
On those days I was aware of an air bubble on top.
As you you said you will probably know about the success/failure of the cold cap after the next chemo.
Expect some thinning, but it won't be as bad as clumps of hair.
I'm glad that they gave you ice chips, while they administered the red IV drug.
I was given an ice block to suck, even though didn't actually want one.
I was told it can help prevent severe mouth ulcers.
A similar principle as to how the cold cap works.
Let us know how you progress.
Take care.