Nothing about this journey is easy but the "unknown" is the worst in my opinion. I had a port put in for the treatments. I have not had any problem with the port. I never experienced any pain with the treatments. I was given anti nausea medication. I only had a couple days of being a bit queasy, never threw up. My main side effects were trouble sleeping, fatigue, lack of appetite, loss of hair (head/body) and chemo brain. I focused my diet on protein and hydration - found some great protein to mix with water. I currently eat about 1/3 of a meal. I had no negative effects on taste. I did have constipation and diarrhea but that was eased with over the counter prescriptions. My work outs went from rowing and weight lifting to walks and body weight exercises (squats, wall push ups, etc.) Mentally I took the attitude of "Why not me?", "It is was it is", "I have so much to be grateful for" and "This too shall pass". Don't get me wrong I had my pity parties but try to put a time limit on them. I wish you strength, peace and ease as you go through this journey.