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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...
Hi @Sue_w
With a Port, putting a zip (or 2) into your 'chemo top' will make for easier access ... if you enjoy sewing, you could do your own or they are available online.
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Open for setting up & half closed for infusion
I double @Locksley & @Mazbeth's suggestion of the warm blankets .... our Onc ward is quite cold, even in the middle of summer! I put one on Hubby on Wed.
Hubby mainly enjoys doing Word Puzzles during his chemo - or just nods off. It is hard to concentrate on a book as there are so many interruptions - so magazines are good too. Take your own, in case they are no longer supplying them, due to Covid. Take your earplugs for your favourite music too .... or audiobooks ....
I definitely get hubby to drink heaps of water before and after the treatment to wash it all out quicker ... he has very few side effects and has never been nauseous or had ulcers etc - just mainly very tired a few days after - and watch out for peeling hands/feet tho .... Moogoo is good, also pawpaw ointment.
All the best and take care xx
With a Port, putting a zip (or 2) into your 'chemo top' will make for easier access ... if you enjoy sewing, you could do your own or they are available online.
.
Open for setting up & half closed for infusion
I double @Locksley & @Mazbeth's suggestion of the warm blankets .... our Onc ward is quite cold, even in the middle of summer! I put one on Hubby on Wed.
Hubby mainly enjoys doing Word Puzzles during his chemo - or just nods off. It is hard to concentrate on a book as there are so many interruptions - so magazines are good too. Take your own, in case they are no longer supplying them, due to Covid. Take your earplugs for your favourite music too .... or audiobooks ....
I definitely get hubby to drink heaps of water before and after the treatment to wash it all out quicker ... he has very few side effects and has never been nauseous or had ulcers etc - just mainly very tired a few days after - and watch out for peeling hands/feet tho .... Moogoo is good, also pawpaw ointment.
All the best and take care xx