The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

Trying again!

JoyceCanada
JoyceCanada CSN Member Posts: 134
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
On Wednesday they are going to try me on Folfox again. Last time I had a reaction and spiked a high temperature. I've been given a prescription for Dexatheasone (corticosteroid) and will take 20mg x 2 on the day before I'm to be infused.

Anyone used this and had good results in being able to take Folfox.
Like Care

Comments

  • Kanort
    Kanort CSN Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #2
    Hi Joyce,

    I was able to tolerate Folfox without any problems, so I can't offer anything but well wishes and prayers. I hope that you will able to tolerate Folfox without adverse reactions.

    Hugs,

    Kay
    Like Care
  • jams67
    jams67 CSN Member Posts: 925 Member
    #3
    I took a steroid prior to both of my CT scans. Then, Benedryl an hour before. I also took the Benedryl that evening. You might add that to the mix. My dr. said that it was a great medicine and had won awards, because you can give it without adverse reactions. It worked for the scan, but I didn't have the same reaction to Folfox. Hope this helps. jams
    Like Care
  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #4
    Never had the pleasure...
    BUT, I am sending BIG FUZZY WARM VIBES!!!
    Hugs, Kathi
    Like Care
  • JADot
    JADot CSN Member Posts: 709 Member
    #5
    Hi Joyce:

    I think you'll just have to monitor what happens next very carefully. I've not had the Dex. drug myself. Had to cut out Oxaliplatin after 8 rounds because my body just couldn't take it any more, as evident from the anaphlactic shock that I had.

    Best of luck to you!

    Cheers,
    Ying
    Like Care
  • taraHK
    taraHK CSN Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #6
    Hi Joyce,
    I had some sort of steroid before each FOLFOX treatment -- and also took an antihistamine before and during the first few days, because I had a very mild allergic reaction. Best of luck. I'll be thinking of you. ps I completed 11 out of 12.
    Like Care
  • lfondots63
    lfondots63 CSN Member Posts: 818 Member
    #7
    Hi Joyce,

    I'm stage 3 colon and currently on Folfox. I have 4 more treatments to go. I haven't had bad reactions to it. Only have had the normal reactions so hopefully will get the last 4 in. I'm given premeds before my first treatment day with the oxiplatin. They give me benedryl and zofran. The benedryl is for the reaction to Oxiplatin. The zofran is for nauceousness. Good luck and maybe have them find out what is spiking your temp if it happens again. I get the oxiplatin the first day with 5fu, the second day I get the levocorin and 5fu. Maybe they can narrow it down. Another chemo they substitute for the oxiplatin is campastor. Take Care and will be sending good vibes.

    Lisa
    Like Care
  • vinny3
    vinny3 CSN Member Posts: 928 Member
    #8
    Have only had one Folfox treatment so far. They gave me the steroid and Zofran in an IV drip prior to the oxaliplatin and an IV drip of Benedryl for Avastin I received on the same day. No reaction to either drug (except some diarrhea about 3 days later).
    Good luck.
    ****
    Like Care

Discussion Boards