Nerve damage from chemotherapy

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Hi 

What has been your experience of  peripheral nerve damage from chemo (hands, feet etc)?

How severe was it and what did it limit you doing?  I am receiving docetaxel but at early stages.

  • Just finished 6 cycles. Toes are numb, fingers occasionally numb. Hasn't stopped me doing anything. If bad then let consultant know they might reduce next dosage.

  • Thanks very much. It really helps to hear about other patients’ experience. 

    Pat

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    I just started June 16 2020 and have 5 more infusions every 3 weeks. I got thru the first infusion and really just noticed nauseous and dizziness and tired. I have been in Lupron-2012, casodex, enzalutamide, Xgeva and originally radiation in 2010. PSA was 2.8 with a Gleason 3/4= 7. Long road and still waiting for cure. I still have albiterone left after chemo. 

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