Hey good luck! Chemo can come in two forms depending on hospital protocol, some break it down into smaller doses so you end up with 6 weekly doses - which is easier on the body and you, and some do it in three full doses. Everyone responds differently. I personally had no trouble with it - and mine was delivered in three full doses. A few days of nausea - I threw up a few times but not from chemo - but rather from the copious amount of saliva and drool - courtesy of rads. Others I have known have lived with their head in a bucket from beginning to end - I think most fall somewhere in between. Rads to me is far worse - and compared to most I had few side effects of that as well. Not to say it was easy but rather, easier... I was blessed. You can do this and being healthy, and in good shape really halos! Eat up, and exercise till you can't! Then just go for a daily walk! Hugs!


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