Hi everyone. I have just finished x9 sessions of paclitaxal and carboplatin and start x3 sessions of EC on Monday.
I’ve always had my toe nails polished and a friend mentioned to me today, oh you shouldn’t paint your toe nails it’s toxic and can affect the chemo. I am now freaking the hell out!!!
How does it affect the chemo and do I need to take it off and not put it on for again for months now?? The oncologist never mentioned this.
Hi Sparkle498uk
Why not give your CNS a call and double check?
You could also call the Macmillan Support Line and speak to one of the nurses.
I wore nail polish throughout chemotherapy and didn't have any issues. I did use tropic nail nectar and plenty of moisturiser. No one ever mentioned it being an issue during any of my chemo sessions. My oncologist did not mention nail polish and saw me wearing it. My chemo was carboplatin and paclitaxel. I did not have EC.
This link has some info that may help.
Skin and nail changes from cancer treatment | Macmillan Cancer Support
Jane
