One of the many side-effects of cancer treatment are changes to the skin. As Dr Sebastian Cummins, a consultant oncologist (and husband to dermatologist Dr Justine Hextall) puts it, “the skin is the aspect of us that we all see. So when cancer, or more commonly the treatments for cancer, change the skin, it is […]
Hair is constantly growing, with old hairs falling out and being replaced by new ones. Some cancer treatments make people lose some or all of their hair, most often in clumps during shampooing or brushing. It’s normal for both men and women to feel upset about losing their hair. It helps to know that hair […]
Chemotherapy, radiation and other cancer treatments can cause skin reactions, such as: Dry / Itching Skin Face Rash Radiation Recall Hand-Foot Syndrome Fingernail Issues Dark, Puffy Under-eye Issues Don’t leave your skin untreated because you think it’s “just part of the treatment” or that it will get better on its own; or even worse, try […]
If you’re preparing for chemotherapy for the first time, you may be wondering what to expect. We asked our Facebook community to share their best advice for preparing for chemotherapy – and the side effects that come with it. Here’s what they had to say. 1. Get some rest Fatigue is the most common side […]