What to take to chemo and tips

Hi there @Cab ...sorry you've had to join the "club" but welcome all the same. Remember, just like pregnancy and childbirth,, some people get mild and some  severe symptoms of various types. Some get heartburn, others not. Some get varicose veins and piles, some not. some get severe stretchmarks, others just one or two, or none. Some mums go into labour, breathe and pant the push out a baby with the greatest of ease...lippy and eyemakeup intact. Others end up with IVs, pessaries, god knows what else and end up getting their bellies attacked with a weedwhacker and the baby chopped out. Similarly with chemo, you won't know "till you start. Some breeze through with relative ease, and others are knocked sideways. As a general tip I'd say this. Take your own tea or coffee with you for the chemo. Hospital stuff is horrible. Take something to suck on or nibble on. My choice was boiled sweets, such as eucalyptus candies and salt a vinegar chippies. I found the sharp taste of the chips cut through the strange taste in the mouth.  A pair of comfy socks or Slumby slippers is also nice and comforting. I took my knitting (if she's sitting...she's knitting) and my kindle to keep me busy. At home, I had goodies for both diarrhoea and for constipation. Either or both can be a bother. I had mouth ulcers, and used an alcohol free mouthwash...even just bicarb in water works fine. I used various creams and gels used for teething babies in my mouth. Keep the fluids up, and remember, it doesn't have to be plain water, which can taste horrible (metallic), tea, juice, a bit of cordial, such as Bickford's lemon and lime, milo...whatever floats your boat, just drink plenty to flush out your system. Be kind to yourself and remember, this too will pass. Sending the biggest (((hug))), Ally.