Prepare for the day

‘You don’t have to drink or eat anything special, but you may be given steroid or anti-sickness treatment prior to chemo,’ says Dr Chetiyawardana. ‘On the day, a nurse will usually need to check your blood counts.’ It’s also important to bring any medications or vitamins you’re taking. ‘This is to check it won’t interact with your treatment,’ adds Dr Gall. ‘Post-chemo, you may experience dry skin and a sore mouth, which should go away after a few weeks,’ says Dr Gall. ‘Painkillers and specialist mouthwashes can help.’ session, so get lots of rest and take anti-sickness medicine provided by your care team,’ says Dr Gall. ‘You may feel better eating small meals often rather than three large meals a day.’