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I am currently on Abraxane and Gemcitabine. My rounds before surgery were Oxiplatin, 5-FU (fluorouracil) and leucovorin. I went through genetic testing and did not have the BRCA gene. The current chemo has fewer side effects for me and I'm able to maintain my weight. The worst side effect is the neuropathy. I lost 40 pounds on the first round of chemotherapy.
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You might want to check if your chemo infusion center offers cold therapy during chemo. If not, you can buy the cold booties and mittens. I had 12 cycles of Folfirinox and am now on Gemcitibine/Abraxane. My neuropathy in my legs/feet is very bad and I wish I'd known about cold therapy. If anyone has had any luck at all with any treatment for this neuropathy, I'd very much appreciate hearing of it.