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shs14
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6 years ago

Anyone tried Cold Therapy to prevent neuropathy in Taxol Chemo

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Her2 positive BC in April. I have been having AC dose dense chemo for the past six weeks (3 x 2 weeks) and have my last one on Thursday. I've tolerated it well which...
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shs14
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6 years ago
Good point @Giovanna_BCNA, at a lot of hospitals they provide the equipment themselves. I actually spoke to my oncologist and the chemotherapy nurses today and they were all positive about it and said they used to have the equipment until there was no room for the freezer.
Thanks for your message @"Patti J" I haven't heard of that treatment but that is good information. I'm so sorry you have those side effects so far out. Smokers nails doesn't sound too good either!