Fingernails?
Has anyone had issues with their fingernails during or after chemo? I am getting like air pockets under my nails where they have separated from the nail bed. I have to be careful about putting pressure on my nails or it creates new spots or causes the ones all ready there to get bigger. I know that losing fingernails and toenails can be a side effect of chemo.
yes, my nail issues started as I was nearing the end of chemo, but continued well past that. All my fingernails turned a gray color, they were sore, and lifting. I made sure I wore glove while doing any housework etc. And I used bandaids- gauze against the nail- to make sure I did not put any pressure on them, or accidently snag them on anything. The nails cleared up pretty quickly- but toenails grow glacially slow!! About the time, I felt like I would get through this with the fingernails, 4 of the toenails turned gray too. I ended up losing the nails on both big toes, they are growing back but they are not sandal-worthy yet!
I had chemo for stage 3 estrogen+ breast cancer in July and August of 2023. I eventually ended up losing all of my fingernails, also covered with band aids and wore white gloves from amazon (sorry I can't remember the dates now - had a good case of chemo brain, getting better, but still end up with a lot of inattention - but now, a year later and on letrozole since Jan. 1st, my nails are stronger than they have ever been and "growing like weeds"! I remember it being so very frustrating at the time though, and I wish you well on your journey.
During breast cancer treatment, your fingernails may change in appearance due to side effects from treatments like chemotherapy, hormone-based therapies, targeted therapies, and radiation. Here are some key points:
- Nail Discoloration or Loss: Some individuals may notice discoloration, such as a purplish half-moon shape Show Full Answer
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