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Hi Erin,
I'm a newbie too, had my first chemo on January 25th. It wasn't bad at all. They gave me fluids and the anti-nauseant medication in the IV drip before the actual chemo drugs. It went very well, the entire experience for me ( and my husband who accompanied me) was pretty good - the nurses were very kind, the oncology pharmacist talked to us and gave me an information sheet on the 3 chemo drugs with all the possible side effects etc. An orderly came around handing out snacks, then sandwiches at lunch time as well as drinks - My oncologist came by a few times to check on me.
I started to feel a bit nauseous about 4 hours after I came home, so I took one of the anti-nausea pills, it did the trick. The onc. nurse told me to take these pills at the FIRST sign of the queazy feeling - "Don't be a hero" were her exact words. So I was a bit nauseous the first 3 days, lived on vegetable soups, soda crackers and ginger ale, but then I was okay. Over the past 2 weeks I have had the odd queazy day, so I took regular anti-nausea medication (here in Canada it is called Gravol) once in a while.
The onc. nurse told me that for my chemo cocktail (FEC) it would be about 2 weeks before my hair falls out - and here it is nearly 2 weeks later, and today as I put my fingers through my hair, it is coming out. So I am getting it buzzed off on Friday - I already have my 2 wigs and assorted hats ready.
Good luck Erin - you will be okay.
Best regards
Caya
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