My second chemo,regime was taxcel- by week 8 I had signs of PN and oncologist reduced weekly dosage down to 75% for next three weeks and last week it was 50%. She was concerned I’d be left with PND that would be difficult to live with . I’m now a month after chemo - some signs of PN remain (intermittent tingling , numbness in toes) and I think noted as grade 2 PND in my notes. Manageable, thanks to reduced dose and effects . By time of surgery my original almost 4 cm lesion was difficult for imaging to locate by U/S, so,the chemo (both AC and Taxcel ) had still been effective . I wasn’t offered ice therapy but had read of it - to be honest I don’t think I would,have been able to tolerate the cold factor. I did wish that I’d painted my nails in dark nail polish to,see if it would have offset the major damage both chemos wrecked on my toenails,and fingers. Feet and hands still missing nails and splitting badly a month later .
good luck with your discussions with oncologist
