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Neuropathy
Hi I have been on pacitaxel for 10 weeks and have been told to stop it even tho I only had two weeks to go due to face numbness and tingling in fingers and feet. my oncologist says it’s uncommon to g...
It's not uncommon. I had numbness and tingling in the fingers, burning, pain and bits apparently not present in the feet but no impact on the face. With 10 doses out of 12, you have probably had a therapeutic dose anyway, which is why your oncologist is stopping the treatment. Neuropathy usually reduces over time, but it can take quite some time. Hard to know what will help - Vitamin B was suggested by my oncologist's nurse as a "might help" and I think it did. Check with your oncologist first but it's unlikely to do any harm even if it doesn't help. Sounds like your oncologist is being thorough, and not brushing your symptoms aside, which is a good thing. Bit unnerving I know, but best to check. Chances are it's just the wretched taxol! Best wishes.