Preparation
I was diagnosed last Friday and it has been a rush of appointments, tests etc. I think I am in shock and just going through the process but the reality is that I will start chemo next week. I have bee...
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Hi Kay, welcome to the forum. I'm sorry you're here, but I hope you find it as helpful as I have.
Firstly, there are no pathetic questions! And hardly any that haven't been asked before, including yours.
You are experiencing peak loss of control. It's a runaway train at the start and it's nice to do a bit of prep to give you a sense of control. Sure, it's an illusion but hey, it helps!
The most important thing you can do to reduce side effects is exercise. So whatever you do, keep doing it every day to help build up your strength. I did a lot of brisk walking in the two weeks I had before chemo started.
Stock the freezer with nutritious food, small portions. Get some fresh pineapple, cut it up and freeze it in small serves. There's a special enzyme in it that helps it to cut through chemo mouth. My GP put me onto that and I practically lived on it for the last two infusions. Get some Fruit Tingles in the pantry. Brilliant when your tastebuds are shot.
By all means get the house cleaned or do it yourself if it will mske you feel better!
If you don't already have Netflux or Stan now might be a good time to sign up for them. A good binge watch can get you through a lotvofchours on the sofa or in bed!
Get on some lip balm, hand cream and moisturiser. Chemo is very drying.
Chemo can give you the runs or shut you down completely. You'll know which after your first cycle. However you don't want to be caught short so stock up with some Coloxyl or Movicol, and with medication for the opposite.
I'm sure others will be along soon with other ideas.
Come on here for a chat, to vent, to rage, and ask as many questions as you want. We're here for you because we've all been there and get it. Big hug, K xox
Firstly, there are no pathetic questions! And hardly any that haven't been asked before, including yours.
You are experiencing peak loss of control. It's a runaway train at the start and it's nice to do a bit of prep to give you a sense of control. Sure, it's an illusion but hey, it helps!
The most important thing you can do to reduce side effects is exercise. So whatever you do, keep doing it every day to help build up your strength. I did a lot of brisk walking in the two weeks I had before chemo started.
Stock the freezer with nutritious food, small portions. Get some fresh pineapple, cut it up and freeze it in small serves. There's a special enzyme in it that helps it to cut through chemo mouth. My GP put me onto that and I practically lived on it for the last two infusions. Get some Fruit Tingles in the pantry. Brilliant when your tastebuds are shot.
By all means get the house cleaned or do it yourself if it will mske you feel better!
If you don't already have Netflux or Stan now might be a good time to sign up for them. A good binge watch can get you through a lotvofchours on the sofa or in bed!
Get on some lip balm, hand cream and moisturiser. Chemo is very drying.
Chemo can give you the runs or shut you down completely. You'll know which after your first cycle. However you don't want to be caught short so stock up with some Coloxyl or Movicol, and with medication for the opposite.
I'm sure others will be along soon with other ideas.
Come on here for a chat, to vent, to rage, and ask as many questions as you want. We're here for you because we've all been there and get it. Big hug, K xox