What to take to Chemo?
Hi there I've got my first session next Thursday Doxurubiin, Cyclophosphamide and Pegfilgrastim. I've been told it will be every 14 days for four cycles. Then radio. Apart from eg a book, w...
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Hi @NotHappyJan
I took my tablet device (hospital had Wi-fi luckily) and a water bottle to sip on.
As you're meant to avoid germs I had a mini bottle of alcohol rub I took everywhere. I took some snacks to chemo to begin with but after a while I found it easier not to eat during as I just felt nauseous.
I tried to keep working but it became impossible because the side effects got worse and lasted longer with each cycle. My job is on a project that doesn't allow me to do part time hours.
I did four cycles of A/C (abbreviation for the chemo you're on), then 12 cycles of Paclitaxel. A/C was way worse!
I took my tablet device (hospital had Wi-fi luckily) and a water bottle to sip on.
As you're meant to avoid germs I had a mini bottle of alcohol rub I took everywhere. I took some snacks to chemo to begin with but after a while I found it easier not to eat during as I just felt nauseous.
I tried to keep working but it became impossible because the side effects got worse and lasted longer with each cycle. My job is on a project that doesn't allow me to do part time hours.
I did four cycles of A/C (abbreviation for the chemo you're on), then 12 cycles of Paclitaxel. A/C was way worse!