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First chemo tomorrow--tips, suggestions, cautions?
I'll do my first chemo tomorrow (Mon 4/24)--modified FOLFIRINOX, with all the additional meds and the infusion pump coming home with me for a couple of days afterward. I've been told that because I did well during chemo for ovarian back in 2007, I should do well with this. But I admit I'm nervous. I've already packed a bag with stuff to take with us, and I am going to try icing during oxaliplatin (I'd really like to minimize cold neuropathy in my mouth and throat). For those of you who've done this chemo regimen, are there any tips, suggestions or cautions you might share to make things easier? I'd appreciate hearing them. Thank you in advance!
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I took cheep regular ginger ale on my 2nd of the 12 chemo treatments, drinking it before and during the oxaliplatin chemo.
I found that it stopped all the reactions I had in my mouth and throat from the treatment! It was wonderful!
My feet and hands got so cold From chemo, there was no way I could use ice packs on my hands and feet. A sweet friend bought me the set, but I never used it!
I would have preferred heat packs!!!!