Peripheral Neuropathy
Hi All, I have started this new thread because I am worried. I am 2 months out of chemo (Dose Dense 4xAC 4xPaclitaxol) and the neuropathy in my feet is getting worse. From the balls of my feet to m...
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Does CIPN feom Taxol/carboplatin get worse after you stop 5reatment?
The MO is talking about stopping Taxol/carboplatin early. I dont understand why. At the moment while she gets pins and needle sensations and has a weak grip, as well as some level of pain, it is not constant, debilitating or even severe. I understand that in 30-50% of cases symptoms lessen over the first year. I know it's easy to say this because they aren't my hands and feet, but it doesn't seem so bad that they would be pushing her to stop when this is a major component of the treatment.
Am I missing something here?
The MO is talking about stopping Taxol/carboplatin early. I dont understand why. At the moment while she gets pins and needle sensations and has a weak grip, as well as some level of pain, it is not constant, debilitating or even severe. I understand that in 30-50% of cases symptoms lessen over the first year. I know it's easy to say this because they aren't my hands and feet, but it doesn't seem so bad that they would be pushing her to stop when this is a major component of the treatment.
Am I missing something here?