I was provided a heated blanket. That was the best. Wear comfortable clothes.

I just finished my first round last week. That 'before infusion' anxiety is crazy. I found the actual appointment to not be that bad. I brought my iPad and started a series. I also made an art project. My hubby was with me and he left twice to get me food cuz I was so hungry. If they give you any anti anxiety meds- take them to help ease your mind. Chemo has been around a long time and the people in charge know what they are doing. I just let them do their thing and tried to enjoy some alone time.

It's the after stuff you should be thinking about- but guess what... you won't know what any of that will be until you're there. And then you deal from there. There's no side effect they can't help (I mean- I'm not a Dr but mine was very reassuring) .

You'll be fine. Remember this stuff is getting you better! Some people can't even get chemo. It's a GOOD thing. Try to keep busy and let that liquid kill that cancer!

And no, I'm not nearly as nervous as the first time to go back. I'm so ready to go again and put these sessions behind me!!

I forgot this one:

Go to the bathroom before you get hooked up. I did but I always needed to drag the machine to the ladies room midway through treatment.

However, I didn't have a port and needed to drink extra fluids to help my veins the night prior to chemo.

Ask your ONC for an Rx for a numbing cream. I would put it on my port and cover it with press n seal about an hour before they accessed my port. It does help with the pain. The first chemo tends to be longer because there are a lot of people who are checking in on you and asking you questions and watching for side effects. My chemo center had snacks, water, soft drinks, coffee and tea. They also provided lunch if you were there at the right time. I never had an appetite and usually just munched on pretzels to settle my stomach. I brought my iPad, a coloring book and some poetry books my mom had written. My mom had passed 3 years before and reading her poems helped me feel closer to her. A lot of the pre meds will make you feel drowsy, so lots of times I didn't even use my iPad once I got drowsy. You also spend a lot of time just waiting for the labs to get back and then they have to send the Rx for your chemo to the pharmacy. I would get there at 9 am and often not start chemo until 10:30 . The chemo nurses are fantastic and will really take care of you. My center only allowed one person at a time to sit with you, so ask about that,

Everything that has been stated is very good advice. Just want to add that If you have been given antinausea mess be sure to start those prior to the onset of nausea. It is important that you stay ahead of it. Also I had an issue after my first chemo with horrible heart burn that I suffered through instead of calling my onc. They were not happy with me, so if you have any issues post chemo infusion, do not hesitate to contact your onc. They really do want to help make it as easy as they can. Good luck. Will be thinking of you. ❤️