1st chemotherapy
Well I had my 1st chemotherapy on Friday 9th and it did not go as I expected. I was at the hospital for approx 5 hours and access to my portacath was difficult due to the swelling but they did manage...
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Hi Kathryne, I'm very sorry to hear of your experience. My first treatment was my worst experience, perhaps because I was so nervous & also getting over my surgery. Subsequent treatments were definitely easier.
I was advised take my nausea medication even if I felt OK, because it can hit you at any time. I found drinking sips of water constantly helped me. I would fill a 2 litre jug & make sure I finished it in 24 hours. The first 2 -3 days were generally the days I felt unwell on AC but I would get stronger each day.
I went on CMF after 3 months of AC & found anti - nausea wafers (under the tongue) worked best for me when I couldn't keep tablets down. I hope that your next experience will be easier for you. Just keep talking to your Onc & nurses who will help you through this.