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Hand and foot syndrome
Has anyone had this problem? Have developed red, sore, peeling hands....thought it was because i was knitting too much but have just looked it up and it is a side effect of some chemos....hands are ...
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it's more likely to be taxane chemo reaction but unpleasant nevertheless. Many people recommend remedial nail polish to stop/ reduce the damage to nails. Iced water may help the discomfort in the hands. My feet were the worst, I dreaded anyone standing on my toes on a tram as I would have screamed. Keep an eye on it and let your oncologist know. It usually improves once chemo has stopped but it occasionally can get problematic. Good luck.
it's more likely to be taxane chemo reaction but unpleasant nevertheless. Many people recommend remedial nail polish to stop/ reduce the damage to nails. Iced water may help the discomfort in the hands. My feet were the worst, I dreaded anyone standing on my toes on a tram as I would have screamed. Keep an eye on it and let your oncologist know. It usually improves once chemo has stopped but it occasionally can get problematic. Good luck.