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Yes, Taxanes do, such as Paclitaxel (Taxol) and Doxitaxel (Taxotere). But icing can help. Amazon sell mittens and sock to ice hands and feet during infusion.
I had Taxol 8 years ago. I didn’t know about mittens, I made ice packs and iced. I had mild neuropathy at the end of treatment, which has resolved.
I would for sure ice.
Wishing you well!
I’m a type two diabetic. Before Chemo the neuropathy was never an issue. However, after Chemo, the neuropathy kicked in big time. I’m still dealing with the after effects from many strong rounds of Chemotherapy.
I was told that the neuropathy will never go away and of course I am not happy with that.
I plan to keep on pushing through all the after effects from Chemo.
Good vibes to each and everyone of you on this journey.
Blessings
Check with your team about using the cooling mittens and booties- my oncologist never mentioned it, but there is a lot of evidence to support their use. The cold constricts the smaller blood vessel, limiting the drug exposure to hands and feet- which is where the worst of the neuropathy happens. Insurance doesn't normally cover it, but they are reasonably priced.
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That's a great question to ask. When it comes to breast cancer chemotherapy, the more commonly discussed nerve-related side effect is peripheral neuropathy — nerve damage that affects the hands, feet, arms, and legs — rather than nephropathy (kidney-related nerve damage).
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) can Show Full Answer
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