How do I prepare for chemo side effects?

Managing chemo side effects often involves staying ahead of them with your care team's guidance - ask about anti-nausea medications, mouth care routines, and ways to support your energy levels throughout treatment. Many patients find it helpful to prepare comfort items at home, stay hydrated, and connect with others who've walked this path, as the community here can offer practical tips from real experiences with TC treatment.

Your hair will most likely fall out. Mine starting falling out the end of week 2 but mostly in weeks 3+. Use baby shampoo and scalp moisturizer. My skin has gotten really dry and red spots have appeared on arms and legs. Keep moisturized. I have daily headaches. I have no life partner and my children are adults. I find it hard both physically and emotionally to deal with side effects and continued cancer growth. I think it’s tragic that most cancer centers provide no patient support outside of treatment.

I wish you the best. Im 2 years Ned i had the same chemo i believe i had 8 treatments with chemo and 15 radiation. I made sure to walk everyday possible and Olympia at the treatment center 2 times a week. I did a intermittent day on chemo days. I didn't get sick or weak during treatment. I am now 68. I got sick one time with radiation. You got this!