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Hi ,

Hope it all goes well tomorrow. This is how I helped my mum. she had one cycle where she experienced it but it was at the end of her infusion and the team were on hand . She never experienced it again as there are things they can do to prevent it like slowing down the infusion . We did however have a big scarf wrapped around her mouth and nose when leaving the hospital . We had a flask with lukewarm water to sip on during the drive home .

Also reassured her it was a sensation and her airways were still wide open despite how it felt .

At home we took the edge off cold drinks by either allowing them to come to room temp or adding a splash of hot water .

Wee white Cotten gloves are handy for holding cutlery and opening fridges etc . 

 https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/bowel-colon-rectum-cancer-forum/f/general/221768/chemo-care-top-tips-- 

Lots of hints in this thread from people who have been through it .

Take care ,

Court