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@amyjom

Thank you for your reply, that helps, I didn't think about putting a trash bag in the puke bucket but will do that, we will ask her about the pullups. We are having a family meeting this weekend to go over everything and get the house ready.
Her treatment is nab-paclitaxel/gemcitabine, the Dr. said because of her age she needed a milder chemo.

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I thought of some other things. Fluids will be important if she has diarrhea and/or vomiting. I have always stayed with water, but others on this board have consumed electrolyte drinks and other beverages with success. Also, you may find that her appetite and food tastes vary daily or even hourly. At first, I drove my husband nuts trying to keep up with "Hey, this sounds good" or "I don't want that." We had all kinds of weird food in the kitchen! You might stock the kitchen this weekend and help your parents set up online grocery ordering. Finally, we have covered the couch I sit on with a waterproof mattress cover for any accidents. I haven't had any, but it's a good precaution.