Taxotere Carboplatin Herceptin Side Effects

[sarah]

talk to the chemo nurses about any side effects, they've seen them all. be sure to get a chemo helpful mouthwash (bicarbonate of soda or??) and wash your mouth out regularly - they suggested to me 6 times a day! I was good at first but then maybe 3 times a day. don't take anti-oxidants. drink lots of water. socialize when you can. expect to be tired. remember your hair will come back softer and thicker. Also if the needle prick hurts, they can give you a patch to put on an hour before the perfusion that will deaden the area. Remember that chemo is a good thing and saving your life so think positively about it. Have anti-nausea, pain and sleeping pills on hand so get the prescriptions before hand. you may never need them but... have some nice skin cream around.
hopefully you will meet a nice chemo patient that you can meet up with for each session and chat with until you fall asleep.
Rest and enjoy life.
Hope you have a pet - they are very good for your well being.
health and happiness
sarah