Hands and feet - Side effect to cancer treatment
You may experience skin reactions on your hands and feet, usually within the first 3-4 weeks.
Most patients will only experience mild symptoms such as: redness, soreness, swelling, changed sensitivity, numbness, tingling and burning sensations.
Some patients may experience more pronounced symptoms such as: pain, rough skin, blisters, sores and peeling skin.
The most severe symptoms often occur, where the skin is exposed to pressure, e.g. heel, big toe, pad underneath the toes and on the thumb.
The symptoms may diminish during the course of the treatment, and will disappear after the treatment is completed.
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