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Oxaliplatin is no walk in the park, advice for CAPOX regimen?

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@jd1010

Hi - My husband is really affected by the cold sensitivity. Just wanted more on the cold packs... you applied them to your fingertips and toes after the infusion? For how long and for how many days? Appreciate the tip. Thanks!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 15, 2024

Welcome, @jd1010. Your questions about the cold packs are good ones. I'm tagging @roywalton to make sure he sees your questions.

JD, the cooling mitts and socks are worn during chemotherapy infusion. You might find this article helpful:
- Can Cooling Gloves and Socks Relieve Chemotherapy Neuropathy? https://www.healthline.com/health/cancer/can-cooling-gloves-and-socks-relieve-chemotherapy-neuropathy

Here's a related discussion:
- Chemo cold cap, socks and mitts: Share your experiences
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chemo-cold-cap/
How is your husband doing?

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dam2611 | @dam2611 | Mar 22 10:01am

Use the cold hand gloves (healthy hands) and cold pack socks, bought on Amazon, both have ice pack inserts and they really work. Also, suck on ice chips during the oxaliplatin infusion. I've had 7 treatments and it's helped tremendously!

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