Hi.
I just had a meeting with my oncologist about my upcoming chemotherapy and I asked him about cold therapy (using ice on hands and feet) during chemotherapy and he outright told me that they don’t do it. He was dismissive about it and said no, the NHS does not do it. I am confused now as I thought that this was also usual in the UK. I have been reading on other forums most frequented by non-UK patients and they always mention icing hands and feet to avoid neuropathy as an option.
Anyone with experience of cold therapy in here? If yes, can anyone help me and sign post me where to buy them? I would very much like to hear your experiences and if it’s worth it or not.
Hi suletamercury
I had chemo in 2022 and did scalp cooling. I saw a few people scalp cooling but didn't see anyone using the gloves and socks. Its not something I knew about before chemo. If I had I would probably have given them a go. I do have lasting neuropathy.
If you google ice gloves and socks for chemo it should come up with suppliers. Amazon do them.
Jane
