Couln't have put it better Annie :) My only side effect was a reaction to the anti-nausea tablet [don't laugh] so I munched on fruit tingles [it works!!!] and the dreaded fatigue [could be from the tabs - maybe]. But, generally, not as bad as what I had thought it would be so hopefully you will be the same - here's sending healing thoughts your way.
One thing that helped me was keeping up with friends, going for a coffee, just being normal. When you think about it, you will have enough 'chemo' talk so it's great to catch up with normal, everyday stuff. Maybe it will help you too? I hope so . . .
Take care, keep well and est of luck in the coming days/weeks . . . . .