Yesterday I started my second cycle of Folfox Chemotherapy (Oxaliplatin and 5FU) and I also had two units of blood transfused to boost my very low blood count. Today I feel wonderful. I have had no nausea (as yet) and although tired, have much more energy than last week (must be the new blood). The only side effect I seem to be feeling apart from tiredness is a sensitivity to cold drinks and a slight tingling in my fingertips.
I was extremely nervous about having my first chemo cycle but I think it went rather well. I did have 2 days of nausea, sore gums and a tiredness which seemed to hit me every afternoon. Food and drink also tasted awful for a few days which made me reluctant to eat.
From reading the posts on this site, Oxaliplatin seems to be the drug that everyone hates. The Oncology nurses tell me that everyone experiences the drug's side effects differently. Some people sail through it while others have to stop the Oxaliplatin before the 12 cycles are up.
What are people's experience of this drug? Does its side effects creep up gradually or does it hit you all at once.
Cheers
Stacey
