It has been sprung on me today that my treatment is starting tomorrow.

I felt a bit silly during my pre-assessment call with a nurse going through any questions and haven’t left it with any real answers. Just told that I need to put things on hold until everything is over but I know from reading these forums that I can still live life, just a little differently rather than being dismissed I wondered if anyone had actual advice please!

I’m going to have oxaliplatin iv then capecitabine tablets for two weeks with a week rest before starting a new cycle.

I just wondered if anyone has been on similar and had the answers to my “vain” questions (just want to feel as normal as possible  ️).

Can I continue with my normal skincare routine and bronzing/self tan body moisturiser? Would it be a case of assessing how my skin reacts?

Am I able to continue with waxing? I have my eyebrow appointment next week that includes laminating, waxing, threading and dying - would it be best to adjust this to avoid the dye/laminating chemicals or just cancel completely?

I’m not a heavy drinker but would like to enjoy alcohol over the festive season - any advice on this?

I’ve also requested zoladex after having fertility preservation done. Anyone had experience of these chemo drugs and the zoladex?

Thank you in advance!!