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Did you do icing during chemo? Did it help?
Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Jul 28, 2023 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
Hi Sandy, I added your question to the Cancer: Managing Symptoms support group too. Fellow members @ncteacher @cjs123172 @val64 @lhwoz @marciapell have mentioned icing with chemo infusions and may have tips to share.
You might also be interested in this related discussion:
- What are some ways to try to minimize neuropathy during chemo? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-are-some-ways-to-try-to-minimize-neuropathy-during-chemo/
How are you doing? How are the side effects?
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Hi Colleen...I'm doing okay so far. The only real chemo side effect for me has been constipation 🙁 The stool softeners and Miralax don't work and the Decadron for 2 days post infusion is the major cause. I have found that Milk of Magnesia is the best for me so far. I have not had nausea but I'm only getting a small dose of Carboplatin and Paclitaxel. They are also infusion me with the Decadron, Benadryl, Pepcid and Aloxi...I think my body is too frightened to do anything else!! The chemo is only 1 day a week, but the radiation is 5. No ill effects from the radiation - yet. I have also not had an issue with hair loss or neuropathy - yet...(not looking forward to it).
Sandy