Cancer: Managing Symptoms Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

344 total results

Comments (328)

I finished my chemo 2 years ago following breast cancer. I had severe chemo brain for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879081/

Discussion: Cognitive changes after chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

For the neuropathy in my hands, I found that wearing comfortably loose soft leather gloves, (I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822666/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

My husband has a different type of cancer but also suffers from neuropathy, so I thought...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963343/

Discussion: What are some ways to try to minimize neuropathy during chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

needshope78, chemotherapy may have caused magnesium deficiency. Thiamine (B1) requires enzymes created with magnesium and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/308745/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Apr 26, 2020

Was wondering how you’re doing. My mom appears to have lymphedema in her right arm. I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201849/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jan 1, 2025

One more thing. I don’t know if you are on curative or palliative chemo. My mother...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822318/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

I posted this question because I had no experience with cannabis. Kentucky recently legalized it. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552751/

Discussion: Anyone use cannabis for nausea, pain and loss of appetite?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Apr 17 10:44am

I was diagnosed in 2019 with peripheral neuropathy and in 2023 it is now polyneuropathy demyelinating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932238/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

I had endometrial cancer Stage 3c2 and grade 3 tumor in 2007. i had surgery, chemotherapy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654204/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Nov 14, 2021

@gisellef thanks for the information. I have been using Hempvana cream and it helps me get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180556/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

Thanks for your reply. Hopefully this may help someone else. I just wanted to share what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180413/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

I developed neuropathy (starts as tingling) in my hands and feet with chemo. It progressed until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/623469/

Discussion: Chemo: What Tips & Tricks Helped you Through?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2021

I am also on a combo that includes Gem. I have learned to begin taking Claritin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054067/

Discussion: Loose motion from gemcitabine+abraxane

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

I had four rounds of Adriamycin and Cytoxan and 12 rounds of Taxol in 2015 for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379506/

Discussion: L-glutamine for Chemo related Neuropathy

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

I've been on carbo/taxol for over 2 years. It's causing increasing neuropathy in my feet (which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091969/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

I’ve had 8 of 12 rounds of Taxol with no neuropathy using the ice packs in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851286/

Discussion: What are some ways to try to minimize neuropathy during chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2023

You can request to have the Oxaliplatin reduced. My oncologist agreed to do that for me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871988/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

I've got peripheral neuropathy in my feet too, due to chemo. My bedside table and bathroom...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179103/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

I had such horrible neuropathy during chemo that I was not sleeping, recovering from my treatments....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886482/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

Welcome, @alamo99. I'm sorry to hear that your wife is dealing with pain and numbness along...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723410/

Discussion: Has anyone had leg numbness due to bone mets?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

Osteoporosis & Bone Health

14743

3 minutes ago

Prostate Cancer

7874

5 minutes ago

Blood Cancers & Disorders

9825

8 minutes ago

Breast Cancer

8220

9 minutes ago

Bladder Cancer

1171

16 minutes ago