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GinGin
2 years agoMember
Foot and hand syndrome chemo
Hello ladies, I’ve just realized I have foot syndrome from Chemo after searching ‘dry skin’ on this network. I’m on Paclitaxel (Taxol), just had one treatment and going for the second Taxol on Tuesd...
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arpie
2 years agoMember
Sorry to hear that @GinGin ... Hubby had that too and they reduced the strength of his chemo .... 1
5-40% Urea Cream is often recommended for hand/foot syndrome ...
The skin usually starts peeling/flaking first up - Has your skin started to crack? Definitely let your Onc know, if it does.
I also found some 'gel booties' for him (slippers) that he would wear during the day too that helped ....
take care & all the best xx
5-40% Urea Cream is often recommended for hand/foot syndrome ...
The skin usually starts peeling/flaking first up - Has your skin started to crack? Definitely let your Onc know, if it does.
I also found some 'gel booties' for him (slippers) that he would wear during the day too that helped ....
take care & all the best xx
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