Yes it does help to mentally prepare yourself and also to hope for the best. At least the effects do pass after a few days.
I have not lost eyebrows or eyelashes yet but they are thinner! I have my fingers crossed.
I really feel the roller coaster ride is coming to an end and only a couple of hills (chemo 5 and 6) to get over now with lots of momentum to get me through.
I also have radiation to come but feel (and have been told by those who know) this will be the easier part of the treatment. I have found Chemo the worst because of the need to stay out of the 'public'. So looking forward to getting out and about more without worrying about catching something!
Take care.
Deanne x