I see the head of Oncology for colon cancer at Vanderbilt tomorrow just to have an expert second opinion on the treatment plan I got from my local Oncologist. The plan is 8 cycles of XELOX starting next Monday (each cycle being 3 weeks). I already have some neuropathy from Diabetes, but nothing compared to what it looks like the Oxi does. Is the neuropathy seen by all oxi consumers or just some? I'm an IT guy and typing is a big part of what I do - anybody have experience with this and being able to type?
I would appreciate any advice on Oxi side effects people have had and what you did to deal with them? any advice on how to avoid them?
I have to work, and my cycles will end in February. Looks like cold really makes Oxi neuropathy worse, anybody go through Oxi in the winter and have advice on what to do? One thing I read said not to even put ice in drinks...
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and advice!!
One last question - probably nothing. I'm 16 days after my resection (7 in incision to remove 12" of colon and the appendix). I'm still getting drainage from my bellybutton. Does not smell, is not yellow - no pain. does not seem to be lessening... Should i exercise more? Am I doing too much? See the surgeon again middle of next week. May be nothing...
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