Treatment date

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I have an appointment for assessment at chemo unit on Wednesday 6th December and start chemo in Friday 8th December. I am having paclitaxel and carboplatin. I have stage3 tumour in centre  of my lung which is non small cell and contained in the lung. I am really scared so if anyone has had the same chemo drugs I would be very grateful for any advice or tips.  

  • Hi Dwed

    If you tap on my avatar you will see I've had exactly the same treatment as you. You will be at the hospital for quiet a few hours for you first few treatments my first cycle took 10 hours in total to complete as I got into the plan the times got shorter. Make sure you have plenty of snacks and drink with you, a good book to read or some puzzle books, make sure you take your phone and tablet if you have them , although you will find there is always someone to chat to. 

    Your first treatment will be tough, you nurse specialist will talk you through it and I did lose my hair on this treatment, I didn't worry about that to much I just got myself some lovely hats to wear. 

    If I can be of support to you in anyway please message me I'm happy to chat about my experience

    Best advice I can give you at the moment is be kind to yourself and do what makes you happy

    Have a good day

    Donna

  • Chemo affects everybody in a different way, my partner sailed through , both chemo and radiotherapy just a little tired after each session .

    good luck hope all gos well for you try not to worry stay strong Pray tone1

    Mamma