@Afraser and @Blossom1961 thank you very much for these replies, they are a huge help and I'm taking note of everything. Starting tomorrow it's my 'getting ready for chemo week' as I like to be prepared as much as possible. That's my way of coping.
You've made me feel better about the mild throat thingy, I"ll take care of it with the gargling and check in with the nurse, but sounds like it might be ok. BY the way I'm so glad I went to the dentist when all this was starting and had my teeth cleaned I hadn't been to the dentist in years!
And AFraser that is wonderful to hear that you're living well. Keep it up,
Hugs from Helen