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Audrey · 12-31-2006, 12:57 PM

Thanks for sharing that link, Kevin & Sue. Looks like some valuable tools to add to the toolbox. Hope you both have a Happy New Year and good luck with the chemo tomorrow, Sue! (I have to agree with what others have posted, I was so nervous and dreading the chemo and then after I got my first treatment I felt okay and just waited and waited for nausea to hit me, but it never really did--drink lots of water before and after and take your anti-nausea meds on schedule to prevent any symptoms). Those oncology nurses are the best at making sure you're comfortable--bringing ginger ale, crackers, blankets--whatever you need. Let us know how it goes-

12-31-2006, 12:57 PM	#2
Audrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 212	Thanks for sharing that link, Kevin & Sue. Looks like some valuable tools to add to the toolbox. Hope you both have a Happy New Year and good luck with the chemo tomorrow, Sue! (I have to agree with what others have posted, I was so nervous and dreading the chemo and then after I got my first treatment I felt okay and just waited and waited for nausea to hit me, but it never really did--drink lots of water before and after and take your anti-nausea meds on schedule to prevent any symptoms). Those oncology nurses are the best at making sure you're comfortable--bringing ginger ale, crackers, blankets--whatever you need. Let us know how it goes- __________________ Audrey diagnosed July 2001, at age 36 large tumor, 11+ nodes Stage IIIb, er/pr-, Her2+ treated with A/C, weekly Taxol radiation, + year of Herceptin on clinical trial. double mastectomy followed by reconstruction NED!!