Hello- I wish you the best during your chemo. And you are correct that everyone is different. But so are other medications. Generally speaking, you will most likely be tired, and you might lose your appetite. Your tastes in food might change..mine did. I wanted spicy food so I could taste it. One of my medications had a very strong metallic taste, and I couldn't taste anything, so the spicier the better for me!

Some, but not all chemo's can be a culprit in hair loss.

Have you been told what your chemo will be?

I suggest that you have a caretaker if you don't already. Make things as easy as possible for yourself, at least for the first session or until you know how it affects you.

As each dose is given to you the effects might seem more noticeable, so be prepared for that.

Even if you have your port, you might be a bit tender for the first few times that it is used. The nurse will give you suggestions on how to care for it.

I suggest that you bring snacks and a book to read. This is to help you from being bored. If you feel ill ask the nurse immediately for help with it. Don't brave it out. And nap if you can.

Do you have any specific questions? Have you done any preparations for this at all other than your port?

Merry

It's my belief that cancer patients need to be babied, catered to, and adored.

Hi @jblbrad, I am a stage IV (ALK mutation) patient. I’ve been fortunate to have a targeted therapy drug that’s kept me going for the past 3 years. Good luck to you this week! It sounds like you are armed with knowledge and help, both very important.