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Hi

I finished my course of radiotherapy last week after having 5 sessions, about 3 days after my hands started to peel and no matter how much I moisturise them it won't clear up. Has anyone else had this problem or is this to do with something other than radiotherapy??

Thanks

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Unfortunately treatment does horrible things 

    Have you tried BIO OIL. Massage a little into your skin. I also like hand masks from B&M

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    I finished radiotherapy 9 days ago, and my hands are in a bad way. Dry, sore and cracked.  No amount of hand cream seems to help.  I thought it was because the weather has been so cold, but perhaps there is a link with the radiotherapy.

    i shall try some bio oil.

    Judith

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