r/pancreaticcancer • u/stillwatersmystic • 5d ago

seeking advice Second chemo, trying cold therapy

Hi, my husband will have his second chemo treatment next week. He is on the Prism trial with possible quemliclustat + nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine. I’ve read here that cold therapy in the form of gloves and boots can direct the chemo away from extremities to prevent neuropathy. I’m surprised at a center like Moores at UCSD doesn’t offer it! I’m wondering how I’m going to manage the logistics such as keeping the stuff frozen, I wonder if it’s ok to ask the infusion center to store them for us? Any tips or experiences? Thanks!

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u/V0ipguy 4d ago

I bought two sets and freeze them both. We bring them in a soft side cooler bag and they work for about 90min. They still keep things colder than that would be at an hour per set. I’ve had 5 rounds of FOLFIRINOX and no neuropathy at this point.

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u/Walker_14_33 5d ago

I purchased on Amazon. If you buy an extra set of gel packs, you will cover a 90min infusion session.