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Parkinson’s and chemotherapy

Posted by Anonymous68607 @anonymous68607, Jun 20, 2023

I am a 68-year-old woman and was diagnosed with PD in 2021. I have right hand tremors and I’m not on any meds. Recently (April 2023) I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Based on test results, my oncologist is recommending chemotherapy. Could anyone with PD share their experience with chemotherapy?

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howardk | @howardk | Jun 8, 2024
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Those are troublesome symptoms, @howardk. Frequent urination is common with people who have PD and can..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Those are troublesome symptoms, @howardk. Frequent urination is common with people who have PD and can be very tiring as well. Has your wife ever been prescribed meds to help with the frequent urination?

How is her walking, gait and balance doing?

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Yes she has but really hasn’t helped
We were told to try Botox
We have appointment in 2 weeks
Chemo caused all of these new symptoms!!

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slsteed | @slsteed | May 29 3:33pm

My husband, who has dealt with Parkinson's seven years, has been diagnosed with stage 3 NO stomach cancer. He is to begin chemotherapy soon, with the oncologist planning to use oxaliplatin and leucovorin with 5FU. We are concerned about the oxaliplatin because of the platinum. Has anyone experience/recommendations ?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 29 4:19pm
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@slsteed

My husband, who has dealt with Parkinson's seven years, has been diagnosed with stage 3 NO stomach cancer. He is to begin chemotherapy soon, with the oncologist planning to use oxaliplatin and leucovorin with 5FU. We are concerned about the oxaliplatin because of the platinum. Has anyone experience/recommendations ?

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Hello @slsteed and welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm sorry to hear that your husband is dealing with stage 3 stomach cancer.

I would invite you to read posts from other Connect members who have discussed stomach cancer, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=stomach+cancer.

As you are looking for members who have had experience with this particular type of chemo, here is a link to another group of posts where other members discuss taking this type of chemotherapy:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=oxaliplatin+and+leucovorin+with+5FU
How long ago was your husband's cancer diagnosed? What type of symptoms was he having?

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