Starting Treatment
Hi to all,
Just new to this site and was wondering if anyone could give me any info on my journey head. I start Chemo on the 5th of April 4 rounds of Docetaxel / Cyclophoshamide and Herceptin. Anyt...
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Hi Sharnie,
It is all daunting before your first chemo. I had 6 rounds last year and after that radiation in Brisbane, which finished at the end of June. I found my first round of chemo was the worst for side effects and then when they changed the drugs on the 4th round that was the worst. The first week everytime I was feeling nauseous etc. I'm still tired and lose energy after the radiation treatment. I had radiotherapy at the Brisbane Royal Womans Hospital and was able to get transport to and from my daughters house at Northlakes. I couldn't get accommodation nearby as it was booked out. I was glad to be able to stay with my daughter and her family. My grandsons lifted me up. Hopefully you can get accommodation nearby. The parking isn't free, so maybe you could check out what Leonie said. I suppose you would have to check out where the accommodation is and how far it is to walk. The treatment doesn't take long. For the hospital transport I had to be ready an hour before and seeing I was at Northlakes, I was away from home for about 6 hours most days.
They tell you what cream to use, and there is a different one for after.I was able to fly home a couple of times. One for my daughters 21st. You can get remimbursed for one I think.
Kay
Kay