Tips on peripheral neuropathy from chemo?
Hi, my dad has been doing Carboplatin chemo and seems like he is developing peripheral neuropathy from the chemo. Are there any tips on how to manage or prevent worsening it? Will exercising help? Thanks, Ina
Hi Ina,
So sorry to hear about your dad's chemo side effects. Peripheral neuropathy is a possible side effect of carboplatin (https://lungcancer.net/medications/chemotherapy-carboplatin-cisplatin-mechlorethamine).
Some tips for managing neuropathy that may help can be found here: https://lungcancer.net/treatment-side-effects-peripheral-neuropathy in addition to recommendations from community members' experiences. Exercise may help to maintain circulation, and it's always a good idea to check in with his doctors/care team for more personalized recommendations and before trying anything new as well!
Many find palliative care to be a useful resource in managing treatment side effects during and after as well. More info can be found here: https://lungcancer.net/living/navigating-palliative-care and here: https://lungcancer.net/living/palliative-care-experience
Please keep us updated on how he is feeling! Thinking of you both.
Warmly,
Margot, LungCancer.net TeamHi
, I wanted to check back in with you on this topic. Did you find any effective tactics to help your dad with his neuropathy? Does anyone in the community have strategies that you've used to help with chemo-related neuropathy?- Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
