Lucy

I have been receiving chemotherapy for advanced corectal cancer for over 3 years. FOLFIRI/FOLFOX and currently on Maintence (capecitabine)

I have peripheral neuropathy and severe palmar plantar which affects my day to day life and I can no longer enjoy going for a walk with my family.
I have heard of this treatment and would very much like to use it as I think it could help alleviate my symptoms

Lucy Lansdown

I have heard about the cooling device but have not used it. I have peripheral neuropathy on my hands and feet and severe palmar plantar making walking for any length of time difficult.I would very much like to try this treatment as I think it could make a big difference to my symptoms

Sasha

On Starting Chemotherapy for Breast cancer, Phase 1 I was to have paclitaxel and carboplatin once a week. I was made aware of the possibilities Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). So when the option was given to me to try the Hilotherm I decided this was a great opportunity to hopefully reduce these additional side effects. I have had nerve pain(CRPS) from a previous break to my wrist years ago which involved lots of physio therapy and medication so any preventive treatment I was all for. As I was cold capping it meant me sitting there whilst the nurses added…

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