Hi Paprika, Well, there is a long list - lol The drinking is to help the bad bits of the chemo to flush through your kidneys, as it irritats the bladder. The more you drink - the lesser the effect, as it will all be well diluted. It is a good idea to have gone to the dentist to ensure no dental work needs doing whilst on chemo. Have a soft toothbrush at home and some antibacterial mouthwash, which is best used 3 times a day. I have had my hair shaved off on Saturday and the my hairdresser also styled my wig. It is artificial hair, but he did a brilliant job. So I am already wearing my wig. Feel free to look at my pictures on my profile page. You might want to take something with you to keep your mind occupied - as the actual treatment is 90 mins., plus waiting time for them to set up your chemo. Some ginger biscuits to nibble whilst also having some lemon and ginger tea might sustain you through the treatment and help with nausea, should it strike. If you can, or if the unit has them - it is well worth sucking on ice chips and lollies to keep the mouth cold - it may help keeping soreness and mouth ulcers at bay. Also some boiled sweets to help not getting a sore throat. If you easily suffer from thrush - talk to your GP, so you have medication available at home, should it strike. I do not know whether you had your op yet. If yes, you must ensure they use the opposite arm to to the operation site for the cannula. Lol, that is all that comes to mind at the moment - and I am sure you have read about these things from other posts, too. The only other thing to consider is that the FEC chemo has a sort of 'cumulative effect and apparently it is best to ensure you can have the week off work (should you be working) after the 4th cycle to give yourself a proper rest. Phew......... xx
