ccardenas112 @ccardenas112

It can be a very nervous time, but everyone experience is different. I actually had very little trouble with a chemo regiment similar to yours. Drove myself to all appts, went by myself, and had minimal side effects.

Few suggestions:
- Would be beneficial if someone goes with you for first appt for moral support.
- Take all pretreatment meds for nausea that are recommended / prescribed.
- Drink fluids prior, if dehydrated, harder to start IV. Do not worry about drinking too much and needing to go bathroom, I would just take IV pole with me.
- Wear comfortable clothes and easy to access arm for IV.
- They always weighed me when checked in, so started wearing slip on shoes.
- If after starting chemo, if some food do not agree, try something else.

And if having problems or side effect tell nurse / provider , they can help with symptoms.

Laurie