I was really scared and didnt know what to expect for the first one. I read about how other patients reacted to them, (must remember everyone reacts to it differently) and I also asked my oncologist a whole load of questions prior to the treatment. He was very patient and his answers left me feeling confident that I would be fine.
My husband accompanied me for my first 2 cycles. I brought along my prayer book, some books to read, head-phones, ipad, some mints and a bottle of water. I decided to go alone for the third one, however, I got my friend to pick me up from the hospital after my treatment was over.
The whole process from getting your blood taken for a test, seeing your doctor and finally getting the go ahead to do your treatment takes around 3 to 4 hours. So it's fun to have someone to chat with for a bit, music to calm your nerves and some reading if you are up to it.
Chemo cocktail of AC drugs
My daughter made me this to remember that this is a healing journey for me; to get rid of all
the cancer cells, if any is still lurking around somewhere in my body.
The nurses at the chemotherapy daycare centre are all super good and friendly, and that makes things a whole lot easier for you. Especially when you're scared and need some reassurance that everything is gonna be alright.
I've always been scared of needles. Having a chemo port makes the process less painful.
All smiles just as the nurse is about to start the process.
Once the chemo drugs have been administered, they put you on drips for another 45 minutes. Then you're good to go.
Phew, the feeling when it's over and you just wanna go home and rest.
It takes about 4 hours when I start to feel all weird and nauseous, and it lasts between 4 to 7 days. After that I'm back to normal. I can eat, do my morning walks, cook, even go out for some shopping.
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