Hi all! Had my surgery for Stage 3 colon cancer a few weeks ago, margins clear (phew!). Now starting adjuvant FOLFOX chemo next week. Nervous wreck about side effects, especially the neuropathy (Oxaliplatin cold sensitivity/tingling) and nausea. Any tips that really helped you get through FOLFOX? Thanks so much!
Thanks Jennifer, this is super helpful! Definitely asking about icing. Does the cold sensitivity last the whole two weeks between cycles, or fade?
For me (on CapeOX, which has Oxaliplatin too), it was worst for the first 3-5 days after infusion, then gradually faded before the next cycle. Annoying, but not constant. Tingling neuropathy can be cumulative though, so report it early!
Exactly right on the cold sensitivity fading. And 100% agree on reporting tingling early. Mine became persistent (still have it mildly 2+ years later) because I maybe downplayed it initially. Don’t be a hero, Mary! Tell them. Also, stay super hydrated - helps flush chemo and manage side effects.