[Melinda]

I received decadron to prevent allergic reactions to the chemo drugs. before the Taxotere and carboplatin are administered the gave me aloxi decadron and benadryl. Maybe your ONC will give you something else, but the decadron is a steroid to prevent allergic reactions. Ask about it... I know it kept me up most of the night the first time. After that I used the ativan to put me to sleep. ON the night of treatment I needed two!
The whole process took about 41/2 hours for me. The first time they suggested that someone accompany me just in case the benadryl made me sleepy. It did for some of the time the drugs were being administed, however as soon as I was finished I was up and running again. After that I did not bring anyone with me.... to do what watch TV with me?
Take some snacks... I took jello, banana and yogurt, along with some crackers of some type and a magazine... I could never read much because of the roller coaster sleepy and wide awake feelings I went thru.
Melinda