first Chemo Appointment

Hello @Jewels - I remember so well the night before my first chemo ( also breast cancer ). I was super scared and super emotional once there.

I would say drink and bring plenty of water, take the anti nausea if they have been given to you, bring a snack, a distraction - music, journal, crossword, book etc. Dress in layers so you can be comfortable whatever the temp in the room. I'm a litle weird ( for a lot of reasons lol ) but since mine was going into an IV on my hand, I had my nails done and blinged up my fingers with rings.

The nurses were so good at explaining everything and they understand the fears and emotions. ( bring tissues ;) )

I think I was there for about 3-4 hours

How many chemo appointments will you be doing?

Lianne

I will be having 8 sessions every 2 weeks. I am super scared. I will be bringing my book and water. Maybe I should ask for the IV in my feet. Because of my work I don't do my nails lol. I feel like I have been emotional since being diagnosed lol.

@Jewels

Best of luck today! Are they letting someone go with you? They often do because they provide you with a lot of information. The chemo nurse are rock stars! Hope all goes well.

@Jewels

Hope all goes well today. Let us know how you made out if you are comfortable doing so

Lianne

@Jewels

If all went as planned, I will say ‘Congratulations, you are already through the first one!’.

I know everyone reacts differently, but my oncologist told me at this time that I'd feel like I had the flu for 3 days and then start getting better.

I think you got this info above but YES - WATER! Also, keep a couple of soda crackers beside the bed…first thing to nibble on. I was told to treat nausea the minute you feel a wave…don't try to duke it out.

Let us know how you made out!

Sadie

@Jewels I hope your treatment went well yesterday and that you are feeling less anxious today.Drink lots of water and rest well.

Hello,

No they didn't let anyone go with me. It went good. I am feeling sleepy and naucious. I did take my Pills for it.

I am going to go to sleep now.

I hope everything is good with you.

Juliet

Hello, I am doing ok. I can't keep yawning. I didnt' duke it out. I took the pills. I also had to give my belly a needle.

I am going back to sleep.

Thank you

Juliet

@Jewels HI Juliet……how did your first chemo session go yesterday? How are you feeling?

Share, as you are comfortable….

Regards

Whitelilies