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Peripheral Neuropathy - Ice Packs
Moderator moved @tinypott post from activity section to 'Newly Diagnosed' tinypott Hi I’ve started my treatment now with AC sense dose which will be followed by Paclitaxel 12 doses weekly apart. ...
@tinypott ... If you get Hand/Foot syndrome (peeling/flaking skin & even splitting of flesh that may cause bleeding & pain) ..... recent studies presented to an Oncology Conference have shown that Voltaren Gel (Diclofenac is the generic term) rubbed onto the skin as SOON AS the peeling starts ...... can work & help prevent it getting worse and even aid in healing! Weird, I know! You can Read up on it here:
https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/diclofenac-prevents-hand-foot-syndrome
Take care & all the best
https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/diclofenac-prevents-hand-foot-syndrome
Take care & all the best