Waiting to start chemo

Hi  and a warm welcome to the board. Do you know what chemo you’re having? I’ve attached a link to a post that we started about chemo that has lots of top tips. A lot of the side effects are caused by oxaliplatin and there are less if you are just on capecitabine? Wrap up warm for your appointment and take a scarf to cover your mouth with when going outside. Keep your hands and feet well moisturised - my nurses recommended Aveeno with Shea Butter which you can get in the supermarkets or Udderly Smooth cream which you can buy online.

community.macmillan.org.uk/.../chemo-care-top-tips--

There are lots of pills and potions to combat the side effects and sometimes it’s just a case of finding the right one for you. It’s worth keeping a diary too as it reminds you of the side effects and also you may find that a bit of a routine develops so you know that you might feel a bit grotty for the first few days after each session but then pick up towards the end so you can plan something nice for those days.

Hope this helps but feel free to post if there’s anything not covered that you’re worried about?

Take care

Karen x

Welcome CazzM  Don't be afraid to ask questions to the nursing staff  Write them down as you have a  lot to take in Wishing w all the best ..Alaine