Capox Advice

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Not posted previously as I haven’t been in the right head space. ………In a nutshell:

- Sigmoid tumour picked up at Colonoscopy following National Screening Programme positive FIT test (no symptoms)

- Higher Anterior Resection mid October 2025 with histology showing T4a N1 M0 (1/15)

- Starting x4 cycle (3 weeks) of CAPOX 18/12

Keen to hear others experience of CAPOX and any top tips to prepare please. How long does an infusion take? Are there any things (other than a book) that I need to take with me? Is there a pattern when good/bad days tend to happen after infusion? And absolutely anything else that you think might be useful for me to know!

Reading the list of side effects makes me want to run for the hills.

Thank you in anticipation of your honest feedback & advice

Happyhammer 3 months ago

Hi JM

Refering to Karen’s description of the procedure, in which she is very accurate, as I had my first infusion today.
She mentioned about Oxaliplatin and tingling and cold and heat pads.

Today I was fitted with ICED BOOTS AND GLOVES with a machine called a HiloTherm. This pumps cold water around the boots and gloves at a temperature of around 15 C. Cold.
After that I can report no tingling or trouble with cold.
I’m not sure if it’s available everywhere but it might be worth asking.

Good Luck and don’t forget PMA

(Positive Mental Attitude)