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Annie_Gayed
14 years agoMember
Chemotherapy and nail health - new information on BCNA's website
Hi everyone,
This is Annie from BCNA's Policy Team. I thought I would let you know that we now have some information up on our website about changes that women sometimes experience to their fingernails and toenails, when being treated with some chemotherapy drugs.
The new information on nail health during chemotherapy can be found below:
https://bcna.org.au/resource-hub/articles/nail-changes/#:~:text=During%20chemotherapy%2C%20you%20may%20experience,after%20chemotherapy%20treatment%20is%20finished
Our new webpage contains information on the types of chemotherapy drugs that may cause nail issues, a list of changes that women may experience, and practical things that women can do to help to prevent or manage nail changes.
We were prompted to put some information together after hearing from a woman at our Hobart forum earlier this year, as well as seeing a number posts on the online network about nail changes that some of you have experienced.
I want to say a big thank you to the women who helped us by reviewing this information and providing valuable feedback!
I hope you find the information helpful. If you have any feedback, please post a comment on this blog, or email me at [email protected].
Cheers,
Annie
4 Replies
- Mez_BCNACommunity ManagerAnytime @GinGin , we send so many articles on the Helpline every day to people trying to navigate their diagnosis and treatment. If there is ever any specific information you need please reach out
- GinGinMemberPerfect @Mez_BCNA, exactly the article I am looking for. Thank you 😊
- Mez_BCNACommunity ManagerHi @Gin, hopefully this is the page you are looking for:
Nail changes - BCNA website Updated 11 Jul 2023
Also the article from My Journey
Nail problems related to breast cancer treatment - My Journey
- GinGinMember@arpie, Hi Arpie,
hoping you can help. I’m searching on mail care due to chemo. The above link says click “here” but it doesn’t work. Any idea where the latest information is kept?Xx
Gin