Hi bal

Different cancer different chemo but my side effects didnt kick in until three days after treatment and lasted for about four to fivr days slowly building up and then subsiding.  The hospital gave me anti sickness tablets to take home but that was not one of the side effects I suffered.  I also was given steroids but had a  bad reaction to them

The weird almost metalic taste did not go away and I had to stop certain foods and coffee because they just tasted awful.  Once my treatment was finished my taste buds returned to normal.

One thing I did was keep a chemo diary of how I was feeling and a pattern soon emerged, It was also usefull when I saw the doctor.  I avoided certain foods and drinks (especially alcohol) for a few days before and after treatment.

I was told to drink plenty of liquids , especially water, during and after treatment as this helped, in fact I was told to try and drink at least two litres of fluid every day.

Speak to the staff at the hospital before your next treatment.  In my case I had to have my dose lowered slightly because of the pain in my joints, it didnt stop the side effects but made them more managable.

You dont have to suffer in silence.

Hi bal

Different cancer different chemo but my side effects didnt kick in until three days after treatment and lasted for about four to fivr days slowly building up and then subsiding.  The hospital gave me anti sickness tablets to take home but that was not one of the side effects I suffered.  I also was given steroids but had a  bad reaction to them

The weird almost metalic taste did not go away and I had to stop certain foods and coffee because they just tasted awful.  Once my treatment was finished my taste buds returned to normal.

One thing I did was keep a chemo diary of how I was feeling and a pattern soon emerged, It was also usefull when I saw the doctor.  I avoided certain foods and drinks (especially alcohol) for a few days before and after treatment.

I was told to drink plenty of liquids , especially water, during and after treatment as this helped, in fact I was told to try and drink at least two litres of fluid every day.

Speak to the staff at the hospital before your next treatment.  In my case I had to have my dose lowered slightly because of the pain in my joints, it didnt stop the side effects but made them more managable.

You dont have to suffer in silence.