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New and so confused
I am Grade 2, sentinel lymph node free, deciding if the 4 or 5% difference of having Chemo or going straight into radiation and onto tablets and with the added severe family history of kidney and hear...
Dear @Newby24,
During and after my third and fourth AC chemo sessions I developed Hand-Foot Syndrome or Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia. I had red skin and blisters on hand and feet. Ice packs and sorbolene cream helped. It was completely gone two weeks after chemo ended.
Here is a link with more info, but ask your nurse/medico.
https://www.cancer.net/coping-with-cancer/physical-emotional-and-social-effects-cancer/managing-physical-side-effects/hand-foot-syndrome-or-palmar-plantar-erythrodysesthesia
Best wishes from jennyss in Western NSW
During and after my third and fourth AC chemo sessions I developed Hand-Foot Syndrome or Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia. I had red skin and blisters on hand and feet. Ice packs and sorbolene cream helped. It was completely gone two weeks after chemo ended.
Here is a link with more info, but ask your nurse/medico.
https://www.cancer.net/coping-with-cancer/physical-emotional-and-social-effects-cancer/managing-physical-side-effects/hand-foot-syndrome-or-palmar-plantar-erythrodysesthesia
Best wishes from jennyss in Western NSW