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Jody
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12 years ago

Nails falling off with D

Hi everyone, i have not posted for a while but have been reading alot of yours.

I am in my 5th round of chemo but on my 2nd hit of D, my nails are really bad and now just about to fall off - has this happened to anyone else.

Jody

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  • Thank you Annie for your response i will look up on this site in regards to this

    xoxoxox

  • Hi Jody

    Nail issues are quite common with certain chemotherapy drugs, and unfortunately some women even lose their nails.

    I'm sure you'll get a few responses from women. In the meantime, BCNA has some information on nail issues during chemo which you can find on our website. The page includes a few practical strategies to help you manage these issues. I think the key priority for women who lose their nails is to avoid infection by keeping the area clean, using rubber gloves for household tasks, and perhaps using a topical antiseptic cream to help avoid infection. Your pharmacist should be able to provide help you select a cream.

    If your nails do become infected, or you experience any other worrying changes, it's a good idea to chat with your medical oncologist.

    All the best Jody

    ~Annie