what to take to chemo treatments?
Ok so here is my question, I've had my mastectomy (healing well, thankyou), and now I'm about to start Chemo shortly, what do I take with me on the day? I've seen suggestions for 'chemo packs' and so...
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Dear Sue,
I didn't do or take a lot with me. I took my phone and Kindle.
I had the Infusaport and are with Locksley re a front opening top,
When I had Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide, my Chemo suite provided Ice blocks to suck on as it was infused.
The cold temperature helps prevent mouth ulcers. I didn't have any. But some Bonjela or similar could be handy.
My Chemo suite provided snacks, sandwiches and drinks. But take your own if you would be happier.
Put the things you want within reach before Chemo starts. It's hard to move after it is started.
I wasn't allowed anyone with me due to Covid. If you are allowed someone, this wouldn't be an issue.
I experienced constipation, and used Coloxyl, for the few days immediately after each of these infusions.
Have you considered the Cold Cap? To attempt to save your hair. I had a great result, I was lucky.
Ask your Chemo suite if you are interested, prior to starting.
Try to stay positive. Everyone's experience is different.
I consider myself quite lucky, no serious problems.
I did have side effects, but they were all manageable. No nausea. Not like in the movies.
Should you be unlucky, report all to the nurses and your Oncologist. They may have advice or drugs to help.
Some of the other ladies here have been less fortunate and do have good advice.
I didn't do or take a lot with me. I took my phone and Kindle.
I had the Infusaport and are with Locksley re a front opening top,
When I had Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide, my Chemo suite provided Ice blocks to suck on as it was infused.
The cold temperature helps prevent mouth ulcers. I didn't have any. But some Bonjela or similar could be handy.
My Chemo suite provided snacks, sandwiches and drinks. But take your own if you would be happier.
Put the things you want within reach before Chemo starts. It's hard to move after it is started.
I wasn't allowed anyone with me due to Covid. If you are allowed someone, this wouldn't be an issue.
I experienced constipation, and used Coloxyl, for the few days immediately after each of these infusions.
Have you considered the Cold Cap? To attempt to save your hair. I had a great result, I was lucky.
Ask your Chemo suite if you are interested, prior to starting.
Try to stay positive. Everyone's experience is different.
I consider myself quite lucky, no serious problems.
I did have side effects, but they were all manageable. No nausea. Not like in the movies.
Should you be unlucky, report all to the nurses and your Oncologist. They may have advice or drugs to help.
Some of the other ladies here have been less fortunate and do have good advice.