What to Expect at Your First Infusion Appointment

It is normal for patients to feel a little nervous about starting infusion treatment, also known as chemotherapy or chemo. This video walks you through what to expect on your first day of treatment.

[greensage]

My infusion center is very intimate with all the decorations and fun crafts that all the patients have donated. During Holidays it is alive with all the Themes! Very sweet, especially all the goodies!

[laxnative]

I start my chemo in 4 days. I get my port installed the day before. As for being scared, this reminds me of getting my wisdom teeth out 40 years ago. Get informed, and know that for the vast majority of people everything goes exactly as planned. So some nervousness, but also eager to have it completed.

[Maineliven]

As a stem cell transplant patient for AML I was treated 5 years ago at Dana I can't recommend this hospital enough! I am forever grateful for them!!

[barbarachilson]

Thank you so very much, my husband is going to receive an infusion treatment and we had absolutely no knowledge of what will take place. Your film is very informative and we learned much from it, and it has helped us understand what is going to take place. Thank you again.

[aprilroseu]

Hardest part of treatment was where I live Covid protocol meant I had to go to all appointments alone I was greatful for the incredible nurses at Kootenay Lake Hospital

[carasmussen]

I have my blood drawn two days before the infusion. Other than an infection after the surgery my chemo has gone well. I have a Bard Power port.. I like how you do everything a little different than mine but you are probably a far superior place. :-) I have Kaiser Permanente and I have had a good experience so far. But if I need a second opinion it will you I contact. Thank goodness for those pre meds. I have had little nausea. This is a great video even if the place you go to isn't Dana Farber

[cybermuff]

I see why so many people pass on treatment and plan for hospice. I'm sure these centers excellent.

[viridianacordova]

what should you eat before going to your chemo ?

[samantahir]

As a nurse, what would they do if we start to develop a reaction? Would they contact a doctor or are standby meds already ordered to give incase of a reaction?

[Itskatie]

I start high dose chemo soon and i am scared shitless,

[aquaticanimations]

Never even had cancer and I love binging these videos

[lindafusco]

I AM HAVING ANTIBIOTICS INFUSION TO RID OF THE URINARY INFECTION THAT PILLS ARE NOT WORKING. I JUST GETTING WORRIED ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS AND THE TIME THAT IT TAKES TO DO THIS!

[angelj]

There must be another way to deal with this smh

[sesquipedalianmug]

My neurologist is scheduling me for this chemo therapy for MS wait what

[IAMdevilwomen]

I'm about to start chemo for uteran cancer, cervical cancer, at almost 50 years old and NO family support, I'm scared to death

[IdiotSandwich]

Damn, yall get snacks? We were told to bring our own or buy some at the cafeteria 😭

[DarkMoonDroid]

Hmmm...
This is nothing like how things are done where I go.

[allyouneedtoknowanonymous]

is iron infusion same as blood transfusion?

[sashawhite]

I don’t like iron infusion at all I don’t like needles

[wumao]

What if you are in the middle of your infusion and you need to poop or pee?