People contact/isolation confusion
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Hi there, I started my chemotherapy treatment this time last year, I took precautions throughout my chemotherapy.
I had support workers coming into my home daily to care for my daughter with a disability, I had a container of hand sanitiser that they had to use when entering home ( as they look after other people), there was also face masks available if they thought they might need one, If they felt unwell or had a cold they were asked to stay at home. If I wasn’t feeling well I would wear a mask myself when I had visitors.
You will learn to know what are going to be your worst days after treatment , listen to your body and rest, report any issues to your oncologist straight away, don’t wait until your next visit, checking your temperature is very important.
Everyones chemotherapy treatment is different, and we all respond differently.
My first 4 fortnightly dense dose A/C knocked me around a fair bit and ended up with neutropenia, so I would definitely stay away from people during this time.
If I went shopping my husband he would push around the trolley, or I would use a disinfectant wipe, if I heard or saw someone coughing would go down a different isle.
I didn’t drive during this time as I didn’t feel well enough, so i was always with my husband.
Family and friends would stay away if they felt unwell or been around someone that had been unwell.
Drink plenty of fluids during chemotherapy and the nurse would have given you a list of dos and don’ts regarding toilet flushing , hand washing etc.
I kept hand sanitiser in my bag, and anti bacterial wipes if I had to use public toilets.
My husband didn’t use our toilet at all in our en-suite during my chemo, and I cleaned my toilet with disinfectant after every use.
But this was just me as I didn’t want to get sick.Hence even with neutropenia, I was able to recover and continue with all my treatment of chemotherapy for 6 months.
Hope all goes well for you, take one day at a time.
Any questions don’t hesitate to ask.
Sending gentle hugs xx
I had support workers coming into my home daily to care for my daughter with a disability, I had a container of hand sanitiser that they had to use when entering home ( as they look after other people), there was also face masks available if they thought they might need one, If they felt unwell or had a cold they were asked to stay at home. If I wasn’t feeling well I would wear a mask myself when I had visitors.
You will learn to know what are going to be your worst days after treatment , listen to your body and rest, report any issues to your oncologist straight away, don’t wait until your next visit, checking your temperature is very important.
Everyones chemotherapy treatment is different, and we all respond differently.
My first 4 fortnightly dense dose A/C knocked me around a fair bit and ended up with neutropenia, so I would definitely stay away from people during this time.
If I went shopping my husband he would push around the trolley, or I would use a disinfectant wipe, if I heard or saw someone coughing would go down a different isle.
I didn’t drive during this time as I didn’t feel well enough, so i was always with my husband.
Family and friends would stay away if they felt unwell or been around someone that had been unwell.
Drink plenty of fluids during chemotherapy and the nurse would have given you a list of dos and don’ts regarding toilet flushing , hand washing etc.
I kept hand sanitiser in my bag, and anti bacterial wipes if I had to use public toilets.
My husband didn’t use our toilet at all in our en-suite during my chemo, and I cleaned my toilet with disinfectant after every use.
But this was just me as I didn’t want to get sick.Hence even with neutropenia, I was able to recover and continue with all my treatment of chemotherapy for 6 months.
Hope all goes well for you, take one day at a time.
Any questions don’t hesitate to ask.
Sending gentle hugs xx