As part of Pink October, it seems important to highlight the side effects linked to certain anti-cancer treatments. These repercussions, sources of suffering for patients, are underestimated and the chiropodist-podiatrist is still poorly integrated into cancer services.
Inflammation of the plantar skin
Hand-foot syndrome is a side effect which is characterized by inflammation of the plantar skin and which, in severe forms, can prevent the patient from walking. There are two types of hand-foot syndrome: diffuse hand-foot syndrome and localized hand-foot syndrome. Diffuse hand-foot syndrome is often found in patients treated for breast cancer with oral chemotherapy.
A separation of the nail
Onycholysis (damage to the nail) corresponds to separation of the nail which can lead to its fall. This side effect is induced by taxanes, treatments frequently used in breast cancer.
Inflammation of the nail area
Paronychia (damage to the edge of the nail) corresponds to inflammation of the nail edge. It is linked to increased fragility of the nail which, when breaking, creates wounds around the nail area. Paronychia is induced by a category of oral treatments, anti-EGFR used in the treatment of certain lung cancers.
 Didier Galibert
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11/10/2022 | 
