For most mesothelioma patients, chemotherapy is going to be in the picture. Just as chemotherapy affects your hair because of the rapidly dividing hair follicle cells, chemotherapy side effects also changes your nails. Frequently, mesothelioma patients may have to cope with chemotherapy side effects such as brittle nails or nail loss while undergoing chemotherapy. So are there any good tips for managing changes to nails during chemotherapy? Yes. Here are some of the best practices tips we’ve found in the journal Oncology Nurse Advisor and other cancer patient resources for helping to prevent … [Read more...]
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Mesothelioma Treatment Side Effects for Skin
After receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis, your loved one may undergo chemotherapy as a form of mesothelioma treatment. However, because this treatment targets cells that are rapidly dividing, it can also result in damage to other parts of the body, like skin cells. While every person reacts to chemotherapy differently, it's not uncommon for skin to change during the course of treatment. If you or a loved one is struggling with dry, inflamed or hyper-pigmented skin while also battling mesothelioma or lung cancer as a result of asbestos exposure, this can be an incredibly difficult … [Read more...]