Lung cancer and Multiple Myeloma

[1973Ren]

Good evening I was wondering if any one has symptoms that I am having the tips of my fingers and toes are extremely sensitive and painful I am on

Tarpib and Thalidomide due to having lung cancer and Multiple Myeloma please advise if there is anything I could use to ease the pain

Thank you

[Alisondee]

it’s called neuropathy, I had it in my feet. It’s from chemo x

[1973Ren in reply to Alisondee]

Thank you I will speak to my oncologist to see what he can prescribe for It

[Cockailschemocancer]

hi - I had it from steroids and my fingers cracked etc - I used dr Keefes working hands cream and also got short false nails these helped take the pressure off the tips of that makes sense ,

[1973Ren in reply to Cockailschemocancer]

thank

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hi 1973Ren

Sorry to hear you have cancer, the drug Thalidomide can cause peripheral neuropathy, which can affect the sensory nerves in the fingers and toes. It would be advisable to let your oncology team know so you can have an assessment.

This link details peripheral neuropathy and how to manage this, it is from Macmillan Support: macmillan.org.uk/cancer-inf...

I am unsure of the health care system in South Africa, but you could ask your doctor, oncologist for pain management of your nerves. Medication that is used for sensory neuropathy may have different license use in different countries, but there are some drugs that may help e.g Gabapentin or Lyrica and each require a prescription.

If there is anything you would like to discuss you can email ask the nurse at [e-mail]

All the very best

The Roy Castle Support Team

[1973Ren in reply to RoyCastleHelpline]

Thank You for your response I will check with my oncologist