Good moisturiser for hands and feet eg. Aveeno with Shea butter, Udderly smooth
Keep gloves with grips on by the fridge for getting things out
Make sure all drinks are room temperature or above
Watch out for ‘cold things’ - sometimes cutlery or the toilet handle can give you a tingle
First bite syndrome - sharp pain up by ear when taking a first bite - take a small bite initially then your next bite should be ok
Have a thermometer in the house
Keep a diary of side effects and how you’re feeling. Arrange treats for your good days
Ring the 24 hour helpline if you’re worried - it’s not just for emergencies
Talk to the nurses - there are a lot of different pills and potions so if 1 antisickness med doesn’t work then don’t suffer in silence - the next one might!
My mum used to travel to her chemo/ scans with a hot water bottle in a wee bag ! She was convinced it gave better access to her veins if her arm was warm. She had chemo in cold months too!
At my very first one the nurse put a big cardboard bowl of hot water in front of me and said ‘back in 5 minutes’. When she came back I told her I’d only managed to drink half of it and could I have a bit longer?! She was mortified when she realised it was my first time but relieved that I was joking! x
Following on from T_21 if you have to prepare for chemo during the colder months and have a longer car journey home you can actually get heated blankets for the car !
Nairns stem ginger oat biscuits have helped me with nausea. They are not too sugary and made with wholegrain oats. I even nibble on them through the night if I wake feeling slightly sick.
love it ! 
