effect with the oncologist and now they just run into each other). I know that doesn't help as it doesn't help me either. One common thread though is our attitude going in so I am going to view this as just one way to help me get well. Go with it and be true to yourself. It is so scary starting chemo. Make sure you take someone to keep you distracted and keep you company. Also make sure you take all the anti nausea medicine they give you even if you feel ok. You didn't mention what type of chemo? I had AC which is pretty strong. I found that the days after the medicine was finished was when I felt most nauseous but I just took my maxolon and I was fine. I was knackered the first week, then the next two were ok and I would work in those weeks. Your hair may start to fall out after about two weeks, it's a good idea to cut it short before this happens and to shave it all off once it starts in earnest. Go to the Look Good, Feel Better classes they run which will help with makeup, scarves and wigs, plus you get to meet lots of others in your situation. Good luck with everything, we're all here for you When I met with a chemo nurse before I started chemo she gave me a pamphlet that had the side effects listed. She said she was legally