start DD AC chemo friday,a couple of questions
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It depends...
on several factors, but generally speaking, it is not much of a 'feeling' at all when the infusion begins.
Your onco may add a nausea med and/or a light sedative to the infusion, in which case you will feel drowsy soon after the treatment begins. Go with the feeling. Lie back and relax. Doze off if you can. But if you are alert and feeling 'chipper', then chat with your fellow infusion-mates or read or listen to music. Some treatment centers are equipped with all kinds of things to make you comfortable and help the time pass as pleasantly as possible. You will be fine.
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Skeetshooter
Your well on your way once you start treatment. It's good that you have your friend and your Mom with you. I started my chemo treatments back in June and still have 10 more to go before my surgery. I had no problems receiving the chemo. I just brought a book with me or you can bring whatever you like to keep busy during treatment. Music is relaxing also! They even had a TV to watch if I wanted to. Please bring your friend or Mom with you. On the first day I brought my daughter to keep me company. It was very comporting! Plus the nurses where wonderful and kept a close watch to make sure I didn't have a allergic reaction to the meds. You will do great I know!! Keep in touch and let us know how it went! Hugs to you! Diane0 -
I had my first chemo 2 weeks
I had my first chemo 2 weeks ago. In my case there really wasn't a feeling when the infusion began. I did get a steriod along with some anti-nausea medication before the chemo drugs. My daughter who is 23 years old and was very scared went with me and after she saw that it was nothing like she had envisioned, she was fine. We sat there the entire time and talked between outselves along with another lady receiving chemo next to me. It was as pleasant an experience as it could have been. You'll be fine and please let us know how it goes.0 -
Skeet,MyTurnNow said:I had my first chemo 2 weeks
I had my first chemo 2 weeks ago. In my case there really wasn't a feeling when the infusion began. I did get a steriod along with some anti-nausea medication before the chemo drugs. My daughter who is 23 years old and was very scared went with me and after she saw that it was nothing like she had envisioned, she was fine. We sat there the entire time and talked between outselves along with another lady receiving chemo next to me. It was as pleasant an experience as it could have been. You'll be fine and please let us know how it goes.
Like you, I was a little afraid about the chemo first hitting my veins -- I half expected, I dunno, scary orchestra music like in the movies or something. :-)
It felt the tiniest bit cold for the first minute, but nothing else at all. The Benadryl that they put in the first IV made me very sleepy, so I just dozed through most of it.
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Just want to wish you goodTraciInLA said:Skeet,
Like you, I was a little afraid about the chemo first hitting my veins -- I half expected, I dunno, scary orchestra music like in the movies or something. :-)
It felt the tiniest bit cold for the first minute, but nothing else at all. The Benadryl that they put in the first IV made me very sleepy, so I just dozed through most of it.
Traci
Just want to wish you good luck!0 -
Want to wish you well.survivorbc09 said:Just want to wish you good
Just want to wish you good luck!
Stef
Want to wish you well.
Stef0 -
thank you all,
this has helped me with my fears,,god bless0
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