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Any experiences or insights welcome.....

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Hi,

My name is Kate and I was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in December 2016. Currently I've had carboplatin and taxol chemotherapy but unfortunately this didn't work. I'm due to start a new regime of oxaliplatin and capecitabine in a couple of weeks. Has anybody on here received this type of chemotherapy and could you give me an insight into what I can expect side effect wise?

Thank you in advance

Katie

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I've just had my first cycle of oxaliplatin and capecitabine. Oxaliplatin is given iv every three weeks. Capecitabine is taken in tablet form. I take three tablets twice a day for 14 days, have a week off then start again with the oxaliplatin. The side effects I've experienced is I can't tolerate anything cold. Slight pins and needles in fingers. I also had a few days where I couldn't take a first bite of food without it hurting (imagine biting down on tin foil with a filling) but this wore off after time. I have experienced slight nausea but anti sickness meds have helped. It is tough by doable. Sue x

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Good luck with the chemo Katie. Let us know how you get on x

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Hi Kate

No experience of your new chemo regime but wanted to send you a big hug from one stage 4 to another and say how sorry I am that you are needing another chemo regime after what you have already been through.

Thinking of you and sending positive vibes and best wishes for your treatment . Love Kim X

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Neona

Really sorry that your chemo didn't work but wishing you luck with the new regime.

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Keep going Kate, don't be disheartened and stay positive!

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