Hi Greeny, sorry to hear, I haven't been on here for awhile. But I'm not sure where you were treated? Don't listern to them when they say its all natural and it's just natural after chemo. Thats bullshit.  I had a toumor a the base of my tounge removed, a toumor and right tonsil removed. I also had cancer in my right lymph nodes. 25 doese of radiation and 7 weeks of chemo. I got small blood clots from the chemo that went to my lungs and then into my heart. The base of both lungs collapsed, no follow ups as everything was just part of what happens and it will take 3-6 month's and I should be good. I had my last treatment in September 2022, I'm still not working because I struggle to even have a shower without running out of breath. Don't just except it. Demand help. Make sure you get answers to all your problems and questions. Dave ... View more

Hi @Greeny ,   I'm sorry to hear of the symptoms you are experiencing. Unfortunately it's not an uncommon side effect from platinum based chemotherapy based drugs (of which cisplatin is one). https://healthinfo.healthengine.com.au/platinum-therapy   How are you going with your treatment? Have you finished or still have more to go?   My chemo treatment (FOLFOX) was some time ago and resulted in some permanent nerve damage in my hands and feet, but at the time side effects included sensitivity to cold (drinking cold water felt like razor blades sliding down my throat), loss of feeling and pins and needs in my hands and feet, nausea, sometimes struggling to breath amongst others.   Different people will have different side effects to deal with. Depending on which platinum based drug they are receiving and the individual themselves. https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Understanding-Peripheral-Neuropathy-2020-1.pdf   I think in your last post you mentioned that you'd only had phone appointments with your oncologist. Have you had a chance to see him recently?   Below a fellow member provides some tips on his experience with chemo and Cisplatin. https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-cancer/Chemo-survival-kit/td-p/31634   -s   ... View more