Hi. Looking for advice. So my latest chemo side effect is sore hands. Red, hot , itchy. Anyone had the same and is there anything you can recommend to treat? X
Are you having a Taxotere at present?
If you are the effects you're describing often come with it. Just phone your BCN if they are the same tomorrow and describe this. It could be the beginning of neuropathy.....your feet could respond the same way too.....and you must always tell someone medical if these symptoms develop as they can cause damage very quickly without medication.
I'm sure your hands will feel better in the morning as most reactions like this go as quickly as they started but don't ignore them if they don't.
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