Courage Against Cancer
Oxaliplatin triggers cold sensitivity by damaging sensory nerves through a mechanism that makes ion channels in nerve fibers abnormally reactive to cold. Even mild cold exposure — touching a refrigerator door or drinking a cold beverage — can cause intense pain, cramping, or a shock-like sensati…
Oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy often improves gradually over weeks to months after treatment ends, but for some patients it can persist for a year or longer. Mild tingling and cold sensitivity frequently resolve faster than numbness or functional changes.
FOLFOX and FOLFIRI are both combination chemotherapy regimens used for colorectal cancer. FOLFOX pairs fluorouracil and leucovorin with oxaliplatin; FOLFIRI swaps in irinotecan instead.
No. Fatigue during colorectal cancer chemotherapy is not a sign that treatment is failing.
After colorectal cancer surgery and chemotherapy, foods that may support gut recovery include easily digestible soluble fiber sources, fermented foods with live cultures, lean proteins, and anti-inflammatory fats. Reintroducing these gradually — always guided by your oncology care team — may hel…
Chemotherapy — especially regimens used in colorectal cancer treatment like FOLFOX and FOLFIRI — can significantly disrupt the gut microbiome. While probiotics and dietary changes cannot fully “restore” the microbiome overnight, research suggests they may support gradual recovery alongside your …
For most adults at average risk, colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 45, per U. S.
No. The CAC Wellness Playbook is a wellness coaching program, not a medical service.
Bowel function after a colectomy typically begins returning within 2–6 weeks, but full recovery can take 3–12 months depending on how much colon was removed, whether a temporary ostomy was created, and individual healing factors. Talk to your doctor about what a realistic timeline looks like for…
A positive BRCA2 result means you carry a gene variant linked to elevated risk for several cancers, including pancreatic cancer. It is not a diagnosis.