Post-chemo side effects

[Brad]

I underwent radiation following my orchiectomy. During radiation I developed a tumor in my neck that turned out to be cancerous. I then underwent chemotherapy (cisplatin and vp-16). I am now 4 months post-chemo and recently I began to develop neuropathy and stiffness in both hands. The numbness is constant and I cannot straighten my fingers. My oncologist has referred me to a hand specialist. Has anyone had these symptoms? Will they go away? Is there anything I can do to alleviate these symptoms?

[GregF]

Sorry to hear that, Brad.

Try this link for a discussion on neuropathy from last year:

http://www.tc-cancer.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-659.html