For Sarah · Breast · caregiver
Here's what I'd tell a friend asking the same thing.
Starting chemo can bring up a lot of questions, and the hardest part is often the uncertainty rather than the symptoms themselves.
A few things are worth knowing. Most people find the practical side-effects are more manageable when they're anticipated than when they're reactive. Your care team can often provide guidance before each step rather than only after symptoms appear.
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