Peripheral neuropathy

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All has been going well, hence I've not been on here for a while.  Husband had three chemo cycles and then started getting pins and needles/numbness in feet and to a lesser extent his hands.  Third chemo dosage was reduced, as apparently it signifies nerve damage which can be irreversible.  No improvement at telephone review last week, so this week's chemo postponed and we see oncologist on Friday to see where we go from here.  He has since developed a small rash on one foot which he reported and acute oncology are happy for hm to monitor, but also dark/black marks appearing on fingernails.  We so do not want the rest of chemo to be cancelled, which is a possibility.  It would be devastating after getting so far without any other side effects to speak of, apart from loss of hair.  Hasd anyone else come up against neuropathy as a result of chemo and what happened?

  • Happy wedding anniversary Tada

  • Congratulations on your wedding anniversary. At least your husband had some alcohol in his IV yesterday to celebrate. Keep the champagne on Ice until the end of the course. We bought a good bottle of whiskey and the delight it gave us last Saturday when we had a first little tipple to celebrate the end of chemo. Have a lovely day.

  • Hello  - Better late than never (I have been flying home from Turkey today Angry), to wish you a very happy wedding anniversary. 

    I am sure you will be able to celebrate soon and I send you both my best wishes for the future.

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