My hair-stylist gave me a product called Nioxin to use whle I was having treatments. I started prior to treatments and am still using it even though I have been through for 3 months. It was developed for people who were being treated chemically. It is supposed to help keep the pores open. This has w...

Meighan, I also had trouble sleeping during my treatments. The first two nights were ok because I had phenergan for nausea which also helped me sleep. My doctor gave me Ambien which was a great help. I took it only if I wasn't falling asleep within 30 - 40 minutes after going to bed and I was able t...

I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in Oct., 2005. I have had surgery and 6 months of chemo - FOLFOX 6. I finished in May and have clear scans! During treatment I had trouble with neuropathy. I was very cold-sensitive and tingly. The sensations would subside during the two weeks before another treatm...