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Hi @Number2 some great tips there from @Blossom1961 and @iserbrown
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Nails: I think the medical term prefers you to wear something that isnât too hard to remove. My surgeon required nail polish off for my lumpectomy. I had the chalkiness, splitting and discolouration but also, one of them became infected* (fairly late into the 6 cycles) so think about polish thatâs kind on the nails and easy to remove. *My GP prescribed antibiotics to fight the infection.
I agree with @Blossom1961 and encourage you to feel confident about asking your medical team if youâre not feeling too good after treatment.
I agree with @Blossom1961 and encourage you to feel confident about asking your medical team if youâre not feeling too good after treatment.
On the couple of times I needed to, the nurses were very kind and responsive and constantly assured me they would prefer we erred on the side of caution and called them, or that we present to emergency if itâs after hours, to be on the safe side.
Hereâs some suggestions, in line with @Blossom1961 âbe preparedâ I received a care basket from my lovely niece with a few of these items in it âŠ
Biotene (you may get mouth ulcers)
soft bamboo tooth brush
sensitive toothpaste
Canesten cream (thrush under the breast was an issue for me)
box of Mylanta [the nurses and doctor will dispense the anti nausea prescription âbig gunsâ immediately before and after chemo],
Hydralyte or Gastralyte
Gastro-Stop
Movicol (some people experience constipation whereas I was the opposite)
Moo Goo moisturiser
Hylo Forte eyedrops
Tissues or hankies (I never knew what a great job nose hair does until mine went MIA during chemo đ)
Facemasks (itâs advisable to avoid big crowds during the first 6 doses but if you have to be out and about you might be more assured masking up)
A notebook to keep a record of how youâre feeling and the information youâre given.
Biotene (you may get mouth ulcers)
soft bamboo tooth brush
sensitive toothpaste
Canesten cream (thrush under the breast was an issue for me)
box of Mylanta [the nurses and doctor will dispense the anti nausea prescription âbig gunsâ immediately before and after chemo],
Hydralyte or Gastralyte
Gastro-Stop
Movicol (some people experience constipation whereas I was the opposite)
Moo Goo moisturiser
Hylo Forte eyedrops
Tissues or hankies (I never knew what a great job nose hair does until mine went MIA during chemo đ)
Facemasks (itâs advisable to avoid big crowds during the first 6 doses but if you have to be out and about you might be more assured masking up)
A notebook to keep a record of how youâre feeling and the information youâre given.