Viv_C
12 years agoMember
Chemo and travel
I start my chemo this week, with 3 cycles of 3-weekly FEC then 8 doses of weekly Taxol. I would appreciate any advice on whether I am mad to think of travelling to dragon boat events in the third wee...
I asked my oncologist about these trips and he said 'go for it, you've got to keep on living your life.' So I came home from my first chemo, booked the ferry trip to Tasmania and organised a lift to Falls Creek with a team member who is, conveniently, a nurse. I figure if I have problems with neutropenia or if I feel too tired I can always pull out of either or both trips later. I looked at the fine print and can reschedule the ferry trip to a later date without financial penalty although I can't cancel it completely. And as Deanne says, having something to look forward to might help me through.
Thanks again to everyone for all your helpful comments.
Viv xxx