More chemo questions! Started capox yesterday and I am suffering with chemo bite/first bite syndrome. Doe anyone know how long this lasts, is it just while the oxaliplatin wears off on the whole way through?
Hi BrenW, do monitor the situation. For many patients the cold sensitivity wears off between cycles. Unfortunately, I wasn't so lucky and have permanent neuropathy in my fingers and really feel the cold, even having to wear gloves in summer. After some experimenting I have found bamboo cotton gloves are best for me, although this time of year I wear them inside winter gloves.
Hope all goes well with your treatment.
Maninbath
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