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First round of chemo- so scared

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I have stage 2 ovarian cancer and start my first chemo tomorrow. 5 hours ( 3 x chemo drugs) and can't take any one with me. I am so apprehensive about what it will feel like having all those drugs pumped into me and I dread the side effects they have discussed with me. I know I am being overly dramatic but it's suddenly very real.  I have elected for the cold cap and hope that my body will tolerate the chemo well. Does anyone have any tips or advice for me??! Any shared experiences will really help me ( good or bad) 

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    [@meetski]‍ , Hi Meetski, I am due my first chemo next week too. I have also elected for the cold cap too. Put ‘cold cap’ in the search bar at the top of the page, it will take you to previous chats on the subject, I got some great tips. Please don’t worry, you will find the most amazing people in that large room with you, lots of others having similar infusions, that will help you through it, many will have been there on previous occasions, they will chat to you. The staff are utterly amazing. If you can’t find the links get back to me. X

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    [@meetski]‍ , Hi Meetski, I am due my first chemo next week too. I have also elected for the cold cap too. Put ‘cold cap’ in the search bar at the top of the page, it will take you to previous chats on the subject, I got some great tips. Please don’t worry, you will find the most amazing people in that large room with you, lots of others having similar infusions, that will help you through it, many will have been there on previous occasions, they will chat to you. The staff are utterly amazing. If you can’t find the links get back to me. X

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