So glad to hear you are coping. Induction chemo can be very hard. Alex used to say that there was no word in the English language that could describe what he felt but fatigue was just so inadequate. If you have got through the first 5 days, then hopefully you are on the improve till the next dose. Alex used to be very very sick half way through the first week, start improving during the second and approached feeling "normal" during the third.

Alex also discovered an added bonus of chemo day in that he was properly hydrated on those days because of the cisplatin which made him feel quite well (albeit short lived). We learned the value of hydration very early as a result. Unfortunately, getting the idea of nutrition through to Alex was a bit more problematic. Alex got very, very sick and I would implore you to keep both hydration and nutrition up as difficult (and some days impossible) as it may feel.

Just a thought re the 5FU pack: Alex refused to have anything to do with the fanny pack (a cute (I thought) little denim number made by the volunteer group). He coped better with fleecy lined track pants (?sweat pants) with side pockets. the cassette sat neatly and snugly in the pocket. Having the cassette to the side made it easier to sit and lie down, Alex said, and didn't get in the way so much.

KLO

Don- Paul's motto was one day at a time and if you act happy, eventually you'll FEEL happy. It really worked. Your frame of mind is a powerful tool as to how you feel. Whatever the symptom, there is something to help. It can be medications or other advice from this website. Many things work for some but not others. The secret is to find out what works for YOU. It won't be easy but I honestly think if Paul could make it through the treatments, anyone can. He just had some random, unfortunate luck. Best of luck to you. Please feel free to contact me as you go throughout your treatment.

Thanks all for the support and kind words and advise. One week since start of cycle 1 of TPF induction and I am finally feeling bits of goodness among the blah times.

I need to listen to Paul's motto - one day at a time. I let myself get ahead of where I wanted to be and where my body was willing to go so it bummed me out more than just take it as it comes.

I'd like to image it better from here until the next cycle but I guess I need to learn - one day at a time. :-) Don

Exactly Don.
One day at a time.
You can get through this.
Be kind and gentle to yourself.
Tammy

Ditto to the above. Hugs!