Holiday whilst on chemo
Holiday whilst on chemo Just wanted to post to all of those starting out on the chemo trail - after having had my third session out of eight, have just taken a 5 day break to Valencia and thoroughly enjoyed the rest, recharged my batteries and feel ready to face the next five doses!
I checked everything with my ONC first, and was told to try to live as normal as possible, and that the only thing to avoid was the swimming pool and was given back up antibiotics, just in case. I went during the last week when I am at my fittest and managed the morning sightseeing (slowly) then relaxing by the sea in the afternoon, followed by beautiful food (and wine) in the evening.
Chemo is doable, and I am so glad I bit the bullet and would urge anyone who wants to get away, check every query you have with your ONC and go for it!
One word of warning though - wigs do NOT tolerate the sun well, - mine now looks like something the cat dragged in.
Good luck to all out there.
Cheers. Anne