Clinical studies (Journal of Clinical Oncology – July 1, 2005 from Southwest Technologies) have shown that use of cold gloves and socks reduces nail loss and skin damage in patients receiving docetaxel and pegylated liposomal doxorubicin.
Indications
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Docetaxel treatment for prostate and breast cancer
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Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin treatment for ovarian cancer
Contraindications
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Should not be used in patients with curative treatment (adjuvant/neoadjuvant treatment of breast cancer)
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Raynaud's disease
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Distal metastases
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Distal arterial insufficiency
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Cold intolerance
Goal
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To avoid loosening/loss of nails or skin damage
- Preventing neuropathy