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1 st chemo in the morning
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.
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.
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- 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 - Good luck tomorrow @Melc503. First is the worst,all the unknowns. You'll be fine.
X - @Melc503 good luck for tomorrow. I take a few magazines & crossword too xx
- 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
