The first infusion is its own event. Use this to prepare the night before and pack the day-of bag.

Night before

• Take any prescribed pre-medications (anti-nausea, steroids)
• Hydrate well
• Light dinner; nothing heavy
• Lay out the day-of outfit
• Pack the bag
• Charge the phone, tablet, headphones
• Confirm the driver — first chemo is not a solo drive
• Sleep early if you can

Day-of bag

• Port-access top (or button-front shirt)
• Soft pull-on pants
• Slip-on shoes
• Light fleece or zip-front jacket (rooms are cold)
• Tablet with downloaded entertainment
• Noise-canceling earbuds
• Phone charger with long cord
• Water bottle
• Renal/dietary-friendly snacks
• Lip balm and hand cream
• Ginger candies
• Insurance card and ID
• Updated medication list
• A small pillow

After the appointment

• Get into pajamas at home
• Light meal
• Hydration, slow
• Anti-nausea meds on schedule
• Don’t make any plans for the next 48-72 hours