OK. We are what, nearly two years out from the last chemotherapeutic encounter with FOLFOX. And the idea was that after a certain period of time the tingling feet and the extreme sensitivity to cold in my fingers and throat would go away. And while I am certainly less tingly and sensitive, I am still aware of the peripheral neuropathy every day. Just yesterday, on my way to work, I had a strange itching sensation right above where my PowerPort used to be... and then today the itch was back again. I even thought that is was on the wrong side, but sure enough (I checked) it was the scar site.
So, what are we talking about here? I don't know. Except that the original purpose of this blog was to tell my story, and the story continues. My hands and feet are still susceptible to cold, though the tingling in my feet is confined to a very small area near the balls of both feet. I do not feel pain when picking up cold objects immediately, but I cannot comfortably hold cold objects for long periods of time in my bare hands. Swallowing cold drinks is not a problem at all. I have not "forgotten" how to swallow food/drink since the chemo ended.
That's the news for today.
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Hi Ed! I just stooped by your blog to see how you were doing. So....how's tricks? You should become my facebook friend, now that you're in the loop!
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I find your blog pretty interesting. I am from a small town in India (south Asia). The peculiarity of this town is that there is a hospital which serves as diagnostic and treatment center for piles and proctology. They are experts in diagnosing colon-related cancers. So I was fascinated to go read your blog. As you may be aware how much important to diagnose a CA early. Your blog is really good and written in view of a layman.
I am a doctor by profession who now works in Moscow, Russia
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