Hi Gus
I live on my own and went through chemo alone. I made sure I researched beforehand on various over the counter medications that I might need and made sure I had them in before I started. I also had some ready meals prepared in the freezer.
I had someone take and pick me up from chemo so I didn't have to drive.
I only had one bad experience when I was very sick during the night and had to call the emergency doctor out to give me an injection and I did want someone with me during that night so it is good if you can have someone who you can call on, day or night if necessary.
I found I needed to sleep most of the time for the first few days, chemo really knocked me out, so it was good to be on my own as I could just do as I wanted and didn't have the pressure of trying to look after family etc.
As most people find by week three of each cycle I felt back to normal and could do all the housework I had neglected in the previous weeks!
Hope this gives you some reassurance that you will be ok. Oh and keeping in touch with others going through treatment at the same time through joining one of the threads on this forum is invaluable.
Good luck
Pam
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