Good mouth hygiene is recommended but you may also wish to regularly (twice a day or more) rinse thoroughly with a salt/water solution or something similar to discourage mouth ulcers. I am not sure about oestrogen suppression at this stage, best to discuss with your oncologist. If cold cap is not an option for you (it works well for some but not for all) you may wish to consider shaving your head or having a really short, short cut with the clippers to minimise mess and distress when hair goes - usually about two weeks after your first chemo. Chemo isn't fun and reactions vary a lot - hard to know till you start. But most find it doable - takes energy, so prioritise your commitments at least until you know how you feel; and determination - but getting rid of cancer is a real incentive!! Most of all, don't compare your reactions or side effects with others, it just doesn't work that way. Some have a really rough time, others - like me - can live pretty normally through chemo. It's an unlucky dip - one day at a time is a practical approach. Best wishes and good luck.
