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shs14
7 years agoMember
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...
Locksley
5 years agoMember
Hi, I did try icing for a fair amount of the 12 taxol sessions. I had to stop on my feet as my big toe nails lifted. My hands I was able to do for most of the sessions. I have a little pins and needles in my nails now I have finished and some in my toes. I can only imagine this would have been 10 times worse for me if I didnt do the ice therapy. I got the jugs from the $2 shop and was gifted the socks and ice packs. I returned the socks and icepacks when I had finished with them. The staff were very helpful in getting my ice. I have attached not a very glamorous photo.