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Back on Chemo tommorow

Mike49
Mike49 CSN Member Posts: 261
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I starting a second series of chemo tommorow. This time Capecitibine (oral) and Oxiliplatin (ouch). I really don't look forward to the Oxy since my neuropathy from the fist series has not completely resolved. I have been doing some online research and some studies show using Gingko Biloba can help. Otherwise, for four weeks post-op from removing a liver tumor, I feel good, back at work and mentally preparing for this next stage of life.

I have been using Bag Balm on my feet and it really helps.
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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #2
    Mike
    That made me feel good
    Mike

    That made me feel good this morning when you said Bag Balm worked - I knew it would and I'm glad you checked it out - it had worked for me and I when I heard your story, I had to tell you about and lo and behold, you followed through. That's just great!

    On your Oxy, ask them about taking Magnesium Sulfate - this also helped me tremendously and lessened the neruopathy and cold sensation effects by a landslide. I could even drink cold drinks the day of the treatment - opened up a quality of life that was being robbed before.

    Take care Buddy, I'm following you on your journey and checking your posts when you're on.

    I'm with you all the way!

    -Craig
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,754 Member
    #3
    Treatments
    Good luck on your upcoming treatments. I am on the oxy too and I know it is no picnic but I am taking B6 which seems to be helping. Let us know how you are doing.

    Kim
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  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love CSN Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #4
    Hi Mike,best luck and best
    Hi Mike,best luck and best wishes to you on your following treatment,hopefully everything goes well.
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  • PhillieG
    PhillieG CSN Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #5
    Alright
    Sounds like a lot of good news Mike. Take things a step at a time.
    -phil
    PS - I only use bag balm on my udders
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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
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    PhillieG said:

    Alright
    Sounds like a lot of good news Mike. Take things a step at a time.
    -phil
    PS - I only use bag balm on my udders

    Good one, Phil
    You got me on
    Good one, Phil

    You got me on that one, man!
    -Craig
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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 CSN Member Posts: 2,342 Member
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    Mike
    Mike,
    We'll be thinking about you and saying a prayer for you tomorrow. You are strong.
    Aloha,
    Kathleen
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  • dixchi
    dixchi CSN Member Posts: 431
    #8
    Hang In There
    Know it is tough to think about going back on chemo and oxy but
    you will make it.....ask about the calcium and magnesium during
    infusion and also gabapentin (for seizure disorders) is supposed
    to be good for neuropathy; there are some choices in trying to
    keep the neuro decreased including reducing the amount you get
    and spread it over a longer time.

    Huggs,
    Barbara
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #9
    I know the feeling
    Hi Mike,

    I know the feeling of "here I go again", because "here I go again" too. I see the Dr. tomorrow & will hear what my newest cocktail will be. Definitely lousy- but you can do this. I'll be thinking of you and praying for you too this week, especially anytime I find myself dreading and/or worrying about my own situation. Do take care & God bless!

    Lisa
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