I was very apprehensive before my first one, but was well looked after, plenty of tea and biscuits offered and soup, sandwiches, jelly etc. Felt unwell and tired for a week but I got an infection and spent a night in hospital in a side room to myself which knocked me back. Again very well looked after. My temp was 37.7 so they asked me to go in. It was down by the time I got there obviously.
2nd cycle today all went smoothly, back home had dinner now watching a bit of telly.
I had meant to ask on yesterday's appointment if I am supposed toissolate before or after the chemo but forgot. I'm worried about picking up infections as just want to try and get through without anymore delays. Xx
Hi Lfc74 I wasn't specifically advised to isolate prior to my chemo starting but it made sense to take as many precautions as I could to prevent infection - both prior to chemo starting and also once it had started as you get immuno-supressed. I avoid other people as much as possible, always wear a mask if I need to go into anywhere like the chemist, and follow the standard covid precautions in relation to hand washing frequently, plus use a lot of antibiotic wipes/sprays around the house to keep everything as clean as possible. I also have Savlon, TCP and various dressings to hand in case of any cuts,grazes etc.There's no guarantees that you won't still pick up an infection but I'm doing what I can to minimise the risks. Hope your first session goes OK on Monday xx
Thank you, just want to get underway now, feel like I have been at a standstill these past few months. Thanks for the tips very useful. Wishing you all the best xx
