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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...
Thanks @shs14 for starting this discussion - lots of experiences and tips. I had no trouble with neuropathy, but during docetaxal chemo in 2017 I developed blisters and swelling on my feet and hands - could hardly walk. Cold treatment is also recommended in some quarters to prevent/treat this side effect. I had the mits in hospital, but no foot thingy available. Attached are photos of my homemade kit which I used for hands and feet at home. The skin gradually healed and the blisters and swelling did not get worse during or after the last two rounds of chemo. Best wishes to all from jennyss in Western NSW