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It sounds like you are off to a good start. I presume there is a port used to deliver chemotherapy. That makes it easier to receive treatment. My adventure sounds like yours. Neuropathy, or numbing of hands/feet can be addressed with vitamin B6, almonds and dark leafy greens. I took those after treatment. Other than that, have you been advised to eat simple carbohydrates prior to treatment? I took Folfox. Simple carbs like cookies, white bread, white rice (pretty much any food that can raise sugar) helped combat nausea. After 3 days of Folfox, I had my port in my shoulder flushed/cleaned with a saline solution.

I am sorry to hear about your husband's recent diagnosis. Back in February 2019 I was diagnosed at age 50 with stage IIIC colorectal cancer after having my first routine colonoscopy. I had no family history, no symptoms. I had colon resection surgery then 6 months of chemo. It wasn't an easy journey, but with the love and support from family and friends I was able to get through it all. If I can be of any assistance by sharing my experience with you I would be more than happy to do so. Stay focused, stay strong and stay positive.

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

David
Founder, WhatNexter