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@lizziegil I was diagnosed with serous papillary carcinoma May 2017- had a second opinion at Moffatt regarding treatment plan. Had same chemo as you and number. Then 3 Brachytherapy sessions for the vaginal cuff. The day after chemo treratment I was ok- days 2-3 terrible could not get out of bed but never nauseous just bad migraines. I hardly told anybody what I had- I wore gorgeous wigs (people wanted to know where I got my hair colored!) I looked great and I had no one living with me. I want to tell you the most important thing I did was to prevent neuropathy in the feet and hands is to ICE ICE ICE them while getting the chemo- have the staff bring tons of ice - you bring the plastic bowl and soak your feet the duration of receiving the chemo treatment. My hands I submerged in ice water- Ice packs would be ok as well. It is a pain to do but let me tell you I have NO signs of neuropathy maybe a tingle in my toes periodically whereas others have suffered greatly. I also had low level laser done to my feet once a week and got foot massages. This whole situation is truly mind over matter. I truly wish you the best. This too shall pass.

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Thank you for the info!
I am using the cooling gloves and socks, but I wonder if I need to do the ice?
And what is the “low level laser” you mentioned?
I feel like I’d like to try whatever I can bc I’m active and would hate to compromise that!