What to take to chemo and tips

To be honest, I took my mobile and a book. I had A/C, then Taxol and Herceptin. I didn't spray, use a cold cap, have nausea, avoided any bowel problems by dropping the steroids (as I had no nausea) and also had no fatigue. I had a few other side effects, one unrelated to chemo, but watch out for finger tingling on Taxol. Most people find Taxol easier than A/C but I cheerfully loathed it. Peripheral neuropathy is usually not too severe and abates or vanishes after treatment but not always. If you get tingling in your fingers or feet, tell your oncologist and ask about how to avoid any long term problems. Mostly Taxol was not disastrous just very irritating. Had no side effects with Herceptin at all. High temperatures are to be taken seriously, see a doctor but mostly you will know if you have one. Have a thermometer in the house by all means, but you are unlikely to have to check frequently.
Hair loss affects people very differently. I didn't want it of course but wasn't floored by it. I worked through chemo, wore a light, easy to look after and totally convincing synthetic wig and was fine.
Best of luck, count the treatments down, you get to the end sooner than you would think. Best wishes.