Day of intravenous infusion
Arrive hydrated and wearing loose clothing with easy arm access. Your nursing team checks blood counts and pre-medications before setting your infusion line.
Oral medication at home
Store targeted tablets in their original packaging away from moisture. Keep a dedicated log of administration times and follow anti-emetic instructions precisely as prescribed.
Nutritive supportive care
Maintain small, frequent meals rich in protein and electrolytes during the recovery week. Rinse with non-alcoholic oral solutions after eating to protect sensitive mucosal tissue.
Any temperature above 37.5°C requires immediate hospital assessment
Neutropenic sepsis is a medical emergency. Do not take paracetamol to mask a fever; phone your 24-hour acute oncology triage line immediately.
Clinic visits and day wards
Full blood counts must be processed 24 to 48 hours prior to every cycle. Most NHS hospital trusts offer outpatient phlebotomy drop-in clinics or coordinate blood draws through your local general practice surgery.
One nominated companion may accompany you during routine consultations. While day-unit infusion suites have variable seating space, bringing warm layers, reading material, and personal hydration flasks is strongly encouraged.