Cryotherapy for the Prevention of Taxane-Induced Sensory Neuropathy of the Hands and Feet in Breast Cancer Patients

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To investigate the efficacy and tolerability of cryotherapy (Elasto Gel frozen mittens and foot wraps) and to evaluate whether they can prevent or ameliorate taxane-induced sensory peripheral neuropathy. OUTLINE: Patients wear Elasto Gel Therapy Mittens and Foot Wraps on both hands and feet 15 minutes prior to each infusion, during the entire infusion, and for 15 minutes after the completion of each infusion during their three months of treatment.