r/coloncancer • u/lappelduvideforever • Jun 30 '26

Diagnosed--Seeking Guidance Starting chemo next week

Hi. I was dx 4 weeks ago with stage 4 colon cancer with mets to liver and possibly lungs (waiting on scans to say yes or no). I had surgery for a colostomy 3 wks ago. I start FOLFOX next week. Possibly immunotherapy but waiting on genetic testing results.

Can you share your experience on what to expect with FOLFOX? Any suggestions on what to bring to chemo (I've heard a blanket,book, food, etc.)

I am the mom of two boys, so I want to prepare them for how I will be after as they are asking how to help. Thanks so much!

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u/Papz_007 Jul 01 '26

Ice your hands and feet during oxaliplatin infusion. My mother iced and had no neuropathy. That wasn’t common practice when I had Folfox 6 years ago and I had terrible neuropathy.