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a month agoDumb question Do you normally drive oneself to the chemo/immunotherapy treatment or do you have someone drop you off and pick you up 7 hours later? Thanks
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a month agoI usually had someone drive with me. I was always able to drive back. My drive was a good hour one way. My first chemo i had a reaction, but the medical team caught it slowed the drip and we're able to continue It probably took 5 or 6 hours. Everyone is different in how the treatments can affect them
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a month agoThanks. I have about 45 minute drive. May just get my daughter to drive me down there. Again. Thanks
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a month agoThis is definitely not a dumb question - transportation logistics during treatment are a very practical concern that many patients need to figure out. The answer often depends on how the treatment affects each person individually, as some people feel fine to drive while others may experience fatigue or other side effects that make driving unsafe. It's worth discussing with the treatment team about what to expect and having a backup plan, since energy levels can sometimes be unpredictable from session to session.
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a month agoNever any trouble driving. Sleepiness sets in the following day
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a month agoThat's such great advice - I totally agree it's worth talking to your team about what to expect, and maybe also ask if they have any patient transport resources or volunteer driver programs in case you need a backup plan on tougher days.
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18 days agoMy wife drives us down and back. Hour drive with 4 hour treatment. Nice not to have the stress of driving on top of everything else. I can drive if needed but good to just relax.
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18 days agoIt is always great to have supportive caregivers
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