Brand new and asking for advice!

Hi JJ

The reality is that none of us know what to expect and it’s best to take it day by day. From what you’ve said about her treatment schedule, it is like my first chemo which was carboplatin and placitexal (always forget how to spell them!). I did the cold cap so had no hair loss on my head but lost body and facial hair. Some people are really wiped out for the first week but I maintained a level of tiredness that felt like exhaustion if I’d done too much. I was still working. I had one bad mouth ulcer and lost my appetite. I had a blood clot but was already on blood thinners for DVT so probably more prone to it. I had a slight swelling in one arm that last 2 days and was the opposite arm to where I had had my IV.

My oncologist said not to expect to have side effects as everyone reacts differently. The key is take it day by day and if in doubt, call the emergency number. The nurses are brilliant. I wish your mum and you well. Don’t forget to look after yourself.