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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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Caz1
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6 years ago
Hi Susie :)
good idea
have been doing my toesies and hands.  I’m using my SUPER GLAMOROUS (not) socks from ubuy, they make it so much easier. The nurses suggested using cold gloves they have already in the fridge for some other chemo that destroys your nails apparently. They are like frozen oven gloves and they replace them for me when it warms up, which makes it easier.  They are treating me like their little science experiment  ;) Whatever!

Thanks for your advice , you are the ‘ice queen’

Caz x