having thought was on a surgery/radiotherapy pathway found out Monday, post surgery, that need chemo too - gutted. Grateful of any top tips ahead of starting in 2 weeks! Thank you :)
This is a good thing as they must think it's the very best chance of getting it all. It's scary I know but you're really not alone. Chemo days at the hospital are actually weirdly pleasant. The oncology nurses are amazing and the people you meet. Wear your comfies, take your phone or a book or whatever will help pass the time. It's long and therefore you can get bored
When you go home, you may have a few days where you feel unwell. Tell your oncology team about any side effects you experience and they do their best to give you medications to combat them.
You will have days where you feel like your absolute self. You will laugh, dance, cook. It's a journey and there will be hard days but there is an end to it. I'm on treatment 5 of 6 right now and remember not knowing what to expect. You will get through this. Practical tips: lip balm, ice lollies, eat what your body needs to get through, try to move when you can, plain shampoos and creams. A list of Netflix series or films you want to watch you'll have the time. Put no expectations on yourself. I wish you the very best
