Re: Chemotherapy
So sorry to hear you're having to have chemo. I have no personal experience, but a friend told me that having someone who can join you at the hospital - preferably laden with all kinds of goodies - smoked salmon sandwiches etc - makes the time go faster and better. I'm also told chemo can leave you with a very dry mouth - ice lollies are good..........Re: Chemotherapy
Thank you Lindyloo. My hubby stays with me on the unit, he’s very supportive and doesn’t like leaving me! I do get lunch provided but we make a pack up for him which we share as it is better than the hospital food. Smoked salmon sandwiches sounds yummy, also my favourite prawn mayo. We leave lunch in the car as it is too warm on the unit so they will survive. Ice lollies, I could eat one now!Re: Chemotherapy
Re: Chemotherapy
Hi Val I haven't any personal experience of chemo but have family members who have gone through it one some years ago. When she had to have it again quite recently she said it was a much better experience these days.Re: Chemotherapy
My mother in law went through chemo therapy 5 years ago and I know others that have been through it. I agree on ginger ( which is great for nausea )Re: Chemotherapy
Val, first let me say that you will never feel healthy when having Chemo, because they are putting measured doses of poison into your body.... and tiredness is one of the most common side effects...... I know from the experience I shared with many others on the chemo ward!Re: Chemotherapy
My good friend had a terrible time on chemo. They said she was "allergic" to it. She couldn't move or eat. They put her on chemo drugs in the end and that helped. But I think the drugs are more expensive so they don't do this unless they have to.
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