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Holiday
i am starting chemo in a week and a half but just wanted to know I have a houseboat holiday booked in March and was wandering if anyone else went on holidays whilst receiving treatment ? Oncologist has said it will be fine as it’s the week before I need the chemo again but am really unsure what to do as I only have one more week to cancel and still get my money back (booked 6mths ago) ??????
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- I agree with @zoffiel. I think it will be a good distraction for you and very relaxing. Margie xx
- I think go. Heaps of people get through chemo without any major hassles. If it was the week after chemo that would be a different thing but the week before should be ok if my own experience is anything to go by.
It will be something to look forward to which is really important. - You can take medication with you, but it's hard to tell for sure how you will be till you have started. I was absolutely fine, and could easily have gone on holiday. If your chemo is three weekly, then you will be mid cycle and less likely to feel unwell. You'll be disappointed if you cancel and then find you didn't need to and if you are not at your all time brightest, a holiday will do you good. With your oncologist's OK, it's worth the relatively small risk! Have a good time.
- Listen to your oncologist as he/she knows your circumstances.
You won't be too far from civilization in case you are not well and need some medications ?
