I am not sure if any other sufferer has experienced the same conditions but. About 6 months ago I noticed my nails starting to split and fragment, then my hair turned to feel like I was wearing a straw hat and I normally have strong silky hair. Was this the first signs of my cancer spreading. Did anybody else have peculiar symptoms prior to diagnosis.
Hi John
It's difficult to tell, maybe you could ask your oncologist at your next discussion.
Dal experienced those same things but that was after he started his treatment, it is possible as Brent mentioned a deficiency of some kind, which your dietician may be able to advise you on
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