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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...
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