Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyBCTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Conyers, GA

Neuropathy

June 28, 2023
 · 
Be the first to react
A MyBCTeam Member

Certain drugs have a higher risk of neuropathy, such as Taxol. Icing fingers/hands and toes/feet while the chemo is being infused may help prevent or lessen neuropathy. The theory is icing causes vasoconstriction, which lowers the blood flow to that area, which has less chemo in that area. Kind of like cold capping. I iced my hands during Taxol. I had mild neuropathy, which completely resolved. I didn’t do my feet. I have mild residual in my toes.
Good luck!

June 29, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Good morning, when you say during chemo, is it while at chemo appointment, or even when your at home?

June 29, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Several of the pink sisters here have used special mittens and socks that keep the hands and feet cold during chemo with some success in preventing, or at least minimizing the neuropathy. I am sure they will jump in with details!

June 29, 2023

Related Questions

View All
A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rochester, NY