How is FOLFOX chemotherapy given?
First thing stay hydrated and go into your treatments very well hydrated and very well rested. I had treatments starting on Tuesday was good till Friday then had a couple of days of pain, feels like back labor, was better if I watched really carefully what I eat, for me it was never let my stomach get empty but never let it get too full.
Was 6 months of FOLFOX Chemo a waste of time?
Had my first Folfox treatment yesterday. So far so good. Get the pack off tomorrow at noon. I slept pretty good considering the steroids in there. Did experience that weird jaw sensation when biting the first time. Thanks to the forum, I knew that was normal and didn't freak out. Cold drinks are a no no so nipped that pretty quick.
When did you finish FOLFOX and Xeloda+?
FOLFOX cancer treatment may be given in the hospital if someone is too sick or if an ambulatory pump is not available or its use is not desired. FOLFOX chemo is repeated every 14 days. Each 14-day period is known as one Cycle. If the disease is not metastatic, treatment is given for a total of 12 cycles (6 months).
What is FOLFOX used to treat?
Nov 17, 2021 · FOLFOX is usually given in combination with other treatments or medications. FOLFOX is a combination of two chemotherapy medications (5-fluorouracil and oxaliplatin) and one non-chemotherapy medication (leucovorin). This treatment is most often used to treat colorectal cancer. Most of the FOLFOX medications aren’t given at home.
How did you feel after your first chemo treatment?
The most commonly reported side effect after receiving chemotherapy is fatigue. 7 Give yourself time for extra rest and sleep in the days after a session. Tell your healthcare provider if your fatigue begins to affect your ability to function or complete basic tasks, like bathing.Mar 9, 2022
Does FOLFOX get worse with each treatment?
Patients usually say that they are at their best during the first 3 days after chemo. After that, you may have a loss of energy and experience a general feeling of being unwell. This feeling of being unwell usually last for 4 to 7 days after treatment, and can continue to worsen after each cycle of treatment.
How quickly does FOLFOX work?
Many patients experience improvement from these effects within 28 days after treatment is stopped, however mild symptoms may persist beyond 1 year.Feb 22, 2017
When do FOLFOX side effects start?
Nasal stuffiness and watering of the eyes can also occur three to four weeks after treatment. Most patients experience feeling sick to the stomach (nausea) as a result of FOLFOX infusions. There is no apparent pattern as to when nausea starts, how long it lasts, or how severe it is.
How successful is FOLFOX?
Previous studies of the FOLFOX regimen for treating advanced colorectal cancer have demonstrated an overall response rate of over 40% and successful progression-free survival (18,19).Mar 31, 2010
Do you lose hair on FOLFOX?
Hair loss usually starts after your first or second treatment. It is almost always temporary, and your hair will usually grow back after treatment finishes.
How does FOLFOX make you feel?
Tiredness. Numbness, tingling or pain, "pins and needles" of the hands, feet, arms and legs. Tingling or a loss of feeling in your hands, feet, nose, or tightness in throat or jaw, or difficulty swallowing or breathing which may be made worse by exposure to cold.Oct 23, 2020
How long does it take to recover from FOLFOX chemo?
Feeling tired and weak is most common after the first 7 days of each cycle. You may feel more and more tired with each treatment. It takes a few months for the tiredness to go away even after your treatment has ended. Your energy level will improve over time.Feb 14, 2019
How long is a cycle of FOLFOX?
When you have treatment You have FOLFOX chemotherapy as cycles of treatment each lasting 2 weeks. Depending on your needs, you may have up to 12 cycles.
What can you eat while taking FOLFOX?
FOLFOX and FoodDuring FOLFOX treatment, you may need extra protein and calories such as extra milk, cheese and eggs. ... If you have trouble chewing and swallowing, you may need to add sauces and gravies. ... Sometimes, you may need to eat low-fiber foods instead of those with high fiber.
Do chemo side effects get worse with each cycle?
The effects of chemo are cumulative. They get worse with each cycle.
Can you drink alcohol on FOLFOX?
Avoid alcohol, cocaine and other recreational drugs which affect the liver. The liver is already under stress from processing the toxicities from the chemo.
How long did Folfox have chemo?
6 months of Folfox chemo were a waste of time... When they took his kidney out in July 2015 they thought he was clear and came home with no drugs.He basically had 14 months before we found out the cancer had spread so he is stage 4. It has metastised in his stomach and in the abodomen where the kidney was.
How many cycles of Folfox chemo for Duke C?
They said they removed the tumour ok and that he would have to go through 12 cycles of Folfox chemo because of the 3 lymph nodes but that it was all very positive. They said the scans were clear in the lungs and liver.
How FOLFOX chemotherapy is given and possible side effects
FOLFOX is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of colon cancer.
What side effects did you experience while on this medication?
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