Hi @TabooGal Hope all goes well for you and will be thinking of you. I will not be to far behind with my first chemo. Had my second surgery and went back to be told I now need a third surgery but will be having my chemo first before I face that one. I have the same feelings as with you,some day's I just want to get under the doona and hide. Life is just one big emotional rollercoaster. I totally agree with @onemargie about avoiding work this time of year, would hate to get a cold or flu going through chemo. I haven't had dates yet but will probably start within the next 3 weeks or so. I was really lucky that my work as part of the EBA covers income protection for us. I couldn't even imagine trying to get through without that. Let me know how you go. I get the gist from some of these beautiful people here that when we overthink all the worst scenarios of how we might feel and cope with first chemo it might come as a surprise that we can really get through this. Here's hoping. hugs xox