@lady_with_green_eyes Your blood tests during chemo will also give you an idea about staying away from people - and also just the general way you 'feel' will let you know. The chemo knocks out your neutrophils/white blood cells - and when they are 'low' - that is when infections, bugs, cold & flu may take hold. They need to 'build up' again, before chemo can recommence. You may even need a break from chemo if the neutrophils remain low, until they are high enough to continue treatment. It happened to my husband just the once.
Make sure you ask the Onc specifically about this - whether you can have your granddaughter visit during treatment. It may be an idea to record the meeting on your phone as well - as it is very easy to forget a lot of the points raised. This way, you can go back later & listen to it again. There are heaps of easy Apps you can download for recording speech.
You will notice a pattern after a while - and when the neutrophils are 'low' - that is when you should stay away from anyone who may have bugs - and sadly, kids are famous for it.
Some people become quite nauseous with chemo & anti nausea tablets/medication may be be prescribed for you. If it is not mentioned - make sure you ask about it, at your meeting next week!
Speaking of which - Great news that you have your appointment on Monday with the Onc. Woohoo! I hope that you bond with them. Sometimes, if you 'aren't comfortable with them', it is well worth changing to someone else. My 2nd Onc is wonderful.
All the best - we'll be thinking of you xxx
