@babs1956,when listening to peoples' experiences, remember that every body is different. That's why doctors can't tell you how you'll react to treatment. For example, I also had 4 rounds of chemo after surgery back in 2018. In my case, I had 33 rounds of radiation going on at the same time. Zero nausea. No hair loss. The main effect of the chemo was tiredness, and that was primarily the first two days after.

Also, not all chemo drugs are alike. I have an EGFR Exon 19 mutation, so platinum-based chemo is recommended. In my case, I had Carboplatin and Pemetrexed. Before chemo, I asked my oncologist about nausea, and he replied, "No, I won't let that happen." He had me take two 4mg tablets of Dexamethasone the day before and after chemo treatments. Also, the first bag they hung during treatment was Dex.

I'm a huge fan of asking, asking, asking questions. Your oncologist is probably the most cancer-knowledgeable person in your world, so get your information from the source. I have an Android phone that lets me to create Notes. I start one with each of my doctor's names as the title. Every time I think of a question, I add it to the note. The next time I see them, I take out my phone and ask away!

Also, if you're seeing your oncologist by yourself, I strongly encourage you to bring your spouse, relative, or friend with you. This can be an emotional journey that doesn't help memory. Plus, these things happen when we're older and are already starting to forget . . . What was I saying? Oh yes. Memory. You get my point. 🙂

All the best to you. You've found a good support group. Let us know how your next visit goes.

Sending good thoughts your way.