Hello. My husband is in cycle 2 of chemo for colon rectal cancer stage 3. Drugs include Oxaliplatin drip every 3 weeks and Capecitabine tablets for two weeks.
My question is about the Toxic Naturopathy which lasted for 3 days on the 1st cycle but seems much more intense this cycle so will probably last longer.
Does anyone have any hints or tips for making things easier for him? I've put old socks on door handles and keep windows closed because of draughts and a blanket close at hand so he can stay warm. 've also bought him some gloves so he can get things from the fridge, still use his phone and work on his laptop. Our toilet always has a cold seat....even in the height of summer. Just looking fo
any tips or tricks you might have implemented please
Hi Wyrdseed Yes unfortunately the neuropathy can increase but you sound to be managing a lot of the main triggers. I found a heat pad to help on the first couple of days as my arm felt like it had been thrashed with stinging nettles.
I’ve attached a link to a top tips post that we did a while ago which may help and also a more recent post which a lot of members have contributed to
Take care
Karen x
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