I had my first infusion yesterday of Oxilatin. Was doing great until the last fifteen minutes but I started feeling "wonky" in my brain and felt muscle spasms, intense tingling and "paralysis" in hands, face, legs. Difficulty talking, swallowing and fast onset of the "cold&q...
Today I start my first tx of Xeloda with infusion and oral drugs. The now knowing how things will go is stressful. I want the day to be over so I can start "dealing with it" rather than thinking about it. While I know everyone is different with reactions and side effects I am sorry Judi th...
Eventually I got my mom a PSK supplement (with our onc's agreement) which worked like a charm in terms of relieving side effects. She tolerated the remaining sessions better.
Thank you for this discussion even though it is now dated. Still relevant for me. I have a very public job and (must be) vain enough to worry about this. Always wondered what I would like naturally at this point. Maybe a very short haircut and let my gray/white shine through. Hope you are all well. ...
So helpful all! I appreciate the different points of view and the help on supplements. I bought a book by Quillan, Beating Cancer with Nutrition and your suggestions validate many of what is suggested in my reading. I do have a supportive school district - I know they will accept what ever happens. ...
I am so thankful to have found this site. I am two weeks post surgery with a laparoscopic resection of sigmoid region of colon. Despite some frequent and painful BM's I feel good and am fully functional. New language but tumor got an unfortunate T4 rating and there was 1 of 18 nodes affected. Facing...
Hi Newbie, I am very early into this process as having just had a colon resection in late Feb and now healing before meeting oncologists to start chemo. I am more fearful of chemo than surgery. I am hopeful you will feel better in upcoming rounds. Wondering how often you will be receiving treatment?...