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Thank you!

Thank you so much for your comments. They will help us developing the service so they greatly appreciated!

Laura Collantes-Espinosa

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…

In favour of being offered Hilotherm or equivalent

I am currently receiving paclitaxel as part of my treatment for breast cancer. I had read about the risk of CIPN and asked if there was any facility /guidance for cooling my hands / feet as a way to reduce the risk of developing CIPN. I was told that cooling of hands and feet was not being offered RMH. For this reason I am currently using Suzzi Pads and NEWGO ice gloves. So far I have not experienced any CIPN. I am also cold capping. Had Hilotherm been offered to me I would have gladly used it / taken part…

Thank you to everyone who shared their experience on this page, these will feed in to future work in this area.