Posted by belmckenna on 10 Dec 2012, 07:27AM
One day on here I stumbled across a lot of great handy hints from various experienced chemo ladies. I thought I had successfully cut and paste the points, and the copy I printed now lost, came back to my computer to find the rest of them. I cant remember where they were I think just attatched to some-ones blog. It was excellent, just things to buy in preparation from itchy skin cream to what ice blocks to buy! Does any-one have a list? Thank you - Bel.
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Howdy Bel
I know the post you mean, i took notes from it before i started.....it was recently just featured again but is gone.
Not sure if you're aware, but at the top of this page is a search function. It searches all the posts. You could try to track down the post you need there.
Can I give you a hint about the hints.....my hubby was very enthusiastic and purchased something for every eventuality or possible side effect, sometimes in bulk amounts eg someone mentioned lollies to combat the metal flavour, so bought 1kg of lollies, but it didn't work for me, so I never ate them.
We also bought suggested items for this and that side effect, but never needed them, so I have a drawer of unneeded meds and lollies etc, waste of money.
I guess I'm saying its good to be prepared with the essentials, absolutely buy what the doctor says, do not skimp on meds, but to save money wait till you need whatever else first.
Good luck with your sessions, look after your mouth.
Louie
Hi again
Is this it? "What's helped you through your journey" By shazinoz 90 comments. A great collection.....I found it by just putting ' chemo' in the search function or try putting the below link into address bar.
http://www.bcna.org.au/user/9176/blog/28978
Cheers Louie
Wise words
Yes I understand not running out and buying all of it. My brother is a doctor and he just said to take one good multi vitamin each day. I got Swisse, the only one that doesnt have iron, as I have an iron issue! I went for my second physio app today, and now I have a compression band on order stage 1 for my arm. To prevent fluid and in 6 months may consider a firmer one if I need it. The cording is better after a treatment, thats for sure. XX Bel
Chemo prep
Hi Bel
The only thing we bought lots of was gloves - in case anyone had to clean up any nasty side effects! I've just had my second dose of AC chemo (4 x 2 weekly doses) and so far, so good - certainly haven't needed the gloves.
I drink so much water! I have a great drink bottle that has a straw built into it and I just suck on it all day long - that has been the best thing. It also means there's no cross contamination with others in the house as i just don't use the glasses, it's always my drink bottle and no one else touches it.
Fingers crossed your chemo goes well tomorrow (and the days afterwards) - I've been following your story with interest :-)
Clare