Asking for Tips - Starting Chemo Next Week

nonickname78

My port goes in Friday and I start 4 cycles of TC chemo that are three weeks apart on June 30.

I decided to not mess around won’t cold capping but embrace the opportunity to get purple hair that I’ve wanted for 40 years.

With that, what are people doing while they just sit there and wait for hours for the infusion? What has been the best distraction for you? My husband is my primary caretaker and he’s amazing but I’m having my mom come for little towards the end of the first infusion to give me a break and a change of company for me.

Anyway, I’m very anxious and coping by focusing on what I can control. Clearly.

moderators

Hi @nonickname78, and welcome to the community! We're sorry for the reasons that brought you here, but we're glad you've found us.

You may find our community's collection of chemotherapy tips and articles from our main site helpful as you get ready for treatment:

More Tips (and a Shopping List) for Getting Through Chemo

Tips for getting through chemotherapy

Important Links for Newbies About Chemotherapy

Hope this helps. We're sure you'll get plenty of suggestions from others who have been there.

Wishing you all the best with your port placement and first infusion. Please keep us posted on how you're doing.

The Mods