CancerCompass message board discussion started by rajasaju on 5/15/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24035,0.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/  I am RCC patient with lung mets since April 2007.  I have completed 3rd cycle of sutent 50 mg per day. During the last 10 days of the 3rd cycle I developed hand & foot syndrome which cause discomfort and create hinderences in walking. Can anybody inform me about the remedial measures to be taken or any medicine  to arrest the hand foot syndrome Thanks  rajasaju Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dear Rajasaju,I was on Sutent for 12 cycles at 50 mg doses. I had the foot and hand syndrom, however it was not too bad. My sister, who has been an oncology nurse for about 25 years gave me the following information that is recommended to patients receiving Sutent. I used this from almost the very begining of my treatment.  She told me to take 3- 100 mg tablets of vitamin B-6 a day. I usually took two in the AM and one before I went to bed. Also, I used "Udder Smooth" to help with the dryness and "Udder Balm" to help with the sores. I have also seen a post in which someone used ice on their feet when they got inflammed and hot to the touch. I wish I would have found out about that one earlier. Anyway, check with you Dr before you start the vitamins to make sure it's OK. Hang in there!Terry Terryjoe Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Be careful about the dose of B6.  Amounts over 200 mg can be toxic in some persons, so be sure to check with your oncologist before taking this vitamin.I've been in a clinical trial using Sutent to control my metastisized thyroid cancer for about a year.  I've been taking Vitamin B-6 (200 mg daily with my doctor's permission) for the last few cycles.  It helps alot with the peeling and flaking, although it doesn't help me much with the pain.Udder Creme, Bag Balm, and Gold Bond Foot Creme help some with the peeling and pain as well.  Using an ice pack is a big help, too. john1960 Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 5/24/2008 john1960 wrote:Be careful about the dose of B6.  Amounts over 200 mg can be toxic in some persons, so be sure to check with your oncologist before taking this vitamin.I've been in a clinical trial using Sutent to control my metastisized thyroid cancer for about a year.  I've been taking Vitamin B-6 (200 mg daily with my doctor's permission) for the last few cycles.  It helps alot with the peeling and flaking, although it doesn't help me much with the pain.Udder Creme, Bag Balm, and Gold Bond Foot Creme help some with the peeling and pain as well.  Using an ice pack is a big help, too.Hello JohnMy husband has been on a clinical trial for Sutent, now on 5th cycle. Would be interested to know how you have got on. Arrested growth of the principle cancer ? Any effect on secondary cancers? Useful tips? We find that each cycle is different, with strength of side effects varying each cycle. The last week is always tough, but there are easier weeks which help!  Hope to hear from you   Poozle Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT