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finger nails lifting after taxotere chemo.

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LadyJane6

12/07/2017 at 12:21

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Hi. I am new to this. I had 3 chemos instead of 6 because of neuropathy symptoms. I've lost 2 fingernails &another one is just about to come off. . Is there anyone who had the same experienced?

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17/07/2017 at 14:13

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Hello and welcome

Sorry to hear that you have experienced some neuropathic symptoms. I don't know what it's like to lose fingernails but I can imagine that it's quite uncomfortable not to mention scary!

I lost 5 toe nails during the Taxotere treatment phase of my chemotherapy (last year) Weird thing is that I've lost another toe nail and both big toe nails are threatening to shed again (my last treatment was in June 2016)

It's a very individualised thing, what you do and don't react to, and what happens to one person might not necessarily happen to you.

All the best take care Michelle x

finger nails lifting after taxotere chemo. https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/cancer/living-with-cancer/finger-nails-lifting-after-taxotere-chemo-1864 2017-07-17 14:13:45

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17/07/2017 at 17:17

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Hi. I lost all my finger and toe nails while having chemo. When they grew back they were quite strong but now they tend to split easily. (21 months since I finished chemo. Fec t.).

finger nails lifting after taxotere chemo. https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/cancer/living-with-cancer/finger-nails-lifting-after-taxotere-chemo-1864 2017-07-17 17:17:40

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29/08/2017 at 22:24

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I was told to paint my nails with a dark nail polish and use gloves around the house to avoid washing my hands too much.

finger nails lifting after taxotere chemo. https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/cancer/living-with-cancer/finger-nails-lifting-after-taxotere-chemo-1864 2017-08-29 22:24:47

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