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DiscussionNeuropathy with FOLFOX chemotherapy - Stage Three colon cancer
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I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon/rectal cancer in 2014. I am now cancer free and no longer
have to see my oncologist.
I had nerve damage from the Oxaliplatin in my hands and feet. The nerve damage in my hands got better but I still have nerve damage in my feet clear up to my ankles.
The chemo was awful...I couldn't drink anything cold and had to have gloves on to take
anything cold out of the refrigerator.
All I wanted was a cold glass of ice water and now that is all I want to drink. The nerve damage has now went on to become Peripheral Neuropathy and foot drop.
It has been a wild ride, but I'm still in the game and God is so good.
Some have to abstain longer or period… I was good after a week, but only made it thru 2 rounds of it due to an allergic reaction.
Yes, I have poor communication with treating doctors in Ecuador where I live, medical culture is different and toughing out js pretty standard.
How are things now for you?
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Yes. Almost all pts in my circle of chemo taking ox are warned throughout 7- month tx to stay away from cold ANYTHING!