clearly unable to sleep. In just 11 hours I have my first chemo treatment. Any tips are hugely appreciated. And what would you suggest to take on chemo day?i have my sister 😀 water,nuts and dried fruit, cool mints, book, socks and a warm jumper.

GREAT that your sister is with you @Melc503!! That makes it so much easier to go thru - and you have a driver! :) (Mind you, I would have throttled mine! LOL)Arrive early, expect to go in late ..... take magazines (short stories are easier than books), maybe an iPod with music/headphones ...... drink LOTS of water afterwards to help 'wash it out'.Make sure you take the tablets they recommend for nausea ..... usually you will feel tired 3-4 days after the session ... and this time will vary as you go thru your sessions - others will be more detailed than me - I was just observing my husband taking chemo (not me!) Take care and good luck, xx

The first is the hardest. Tissues I had a massive melt down that had my poor nurse rushing off to find a box! Funny now, not so much at the time. I find music and shorter stuff to read or play games on my iPad good distractions

Hey Mel. You'll be right. It's surprisingly mundane in most cases. Company is good if that's what you want. It can get pretty boring, it's a terrible time soak. I always went with a bag of magazines, an iPad, a water bottle, and sundry other bibs and bobs but all I ever did was faff about on my phone messaging friends. I had an allergic reaction to one of the drugs so they dosed me up to eyeballs with Phenergan which made me very sleepy. I dozed and slept away most of my chemo! Like @Sarnicad I had a massive sob the first time so tissues are good tip. If you're doing the cold cap take a beanie to go home with. Takes a few hours to warm up again. If you're anything like me you'll find chatting to the nurses quite interesting and entertaining. All the very best of luck, hope it goes smoothly, and keep your eyes on the prize: a cancer free life. Big hug, K xox

Good luck tomorrow @Melc503. First is the worst,all the unknowns. You'll be fine.X

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Sarnicad
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7 years ago
The first is the hardest. Tissues I had a massive melt down that had my poor nurse rushing off to find a box! Funny now, not so much at the time.

I find music and shorter stuff to read or play games on my iPad good distractions
LMK74
Member
7 years ago
Good luck tomorrow @Melc503. First is the worst,all the unknowns. You'll be fine.
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Doin_it
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7 years ago
@Melc503 good luck for tomorrow. I take a few magazines & crossword too xx
arpie
Member
7 years ago
GREAT that your sister is with you @Melc503!! That makes it so much easier to go thru - and you have a driver! :) (Mind you, I would have throttled mine! LOL)

Arrive early, expect to go in late ..... take magazines (short stories are easier than books), maybe an iPod with music/headphones ...... drink LOTS of water afterwards to help 'wash it out'.

Make sure you take the tablets they recommend for nausea ..... usually you will feel tired 3-4 days after the session ... and this time will vary as you go thru your sessions - others will be more detailed than me - I was just observing my husband taking chemo (not me!)

Take care and good luck, xx

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