Many sources have suggested that Nadine’s proximal paresis might be a side-effect of her chemotherapy. Indeed, nerve damage is highly likely with Eribulin. I’m wondering why none of the doctors in the Katharinenhospital ever mentioned this possibility. Instead they came up with many other hypotheses none of which could be comfirmed by any of the tests taken. Okay, they were mainly focused on her breakdown, but nevertheless…
Nadine still has her problems with moving and is using a walking frame for stability right now. She is also bemoaning unspecific and changing pain in her left leg. I hope this is all due to Eribulin which is meanwhile replaced by Capecitabin. It is said that these side-effects wear off after a while and the new substance is not know for causing this kind of damage. We’ve got an appointment with a neurologist towards the end of the month who will hopefully be able to help her in short an long term.
One of the sources that mentioned nerve damage by chemotheraphy is an interview in Zeit Doctor, an online ressort of German newspaper Die Zeit. If you do understand German you might want to read what three different kinds of doctors have to say about cancer and cancer treatment: