Hi I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last September.iv just finished 6 rounds of chemotherapy which I did not want to have but for the sake of my family I had it.i watched my mum and my brother go through it and I didn't want that.i had a scan a fortnight ago which was fine.now I just wait for the ovarian tumour to grow back as we know you can't cure it.i had all the expected side effects of the chemo and got through them as you do.i saw my oncologist last week and told her I felt lousy I had terrible pain in my legs and arms my pins and needles was worse and cups of coffee were falling out of my hand.she said it was a side effect and could last 6 months.this was something I didn't expect sorry to be a pain. it's peripheral neuropathy which I had to find out for myself.why is it drs don't feel they need to tell you want can happen she wants to know why I'm refusing anymore chemo I would have thought that was obvious.it just makes me so angry iwas getting back on my feet now I'm back to relying on other people.what about you have you had chemo.i feel iv bee very negative.i should be grateful for where I am but to be perfectly honest I'm not.well if you weren't down before you will be now.i think having cancer makes you angry.do you think that
Hi bagpuss. Just finished my chemo treatment for womb cancer and I got side effects of neuropothy in my legs and feet. A few things I found that helped drink plenty of water cut out alcohol, spicy foods and coffee. The pains did not go away but they were not as severe. My pains were incycles so I could cut these things out for a few days before I knew I was going to get the pains but after they had gone I was OK. I was quite lucky (touch wood) in that I only had the side effects for a few days after my treatment and now I just get the odd tingle and pin *** sensation although if I do to much my feet and ankles ache.
I agree that the cancer can make you angry and sometimes depressed but then I just think get on with it girl whatever time you have left enjoy as much as you can. You could always be run over by a bus tomorrow.
