Hand Ulcers

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Hi all,

I hope you are well. My mum has recently finished radiotherapy for her neck cancer. In the last few days she’s had some ulcers / wounds come up on her hands . They are quite bad and on both hands. They look like an open infected wound. Has anybody ever had this? I do have picture but they are not pretty and I’m not sure whether appropriate to post. Thanks Christina . 

  • Hi Christina. No dont put a picture up. 
    I’ve never heard of this. It doesn’t sound d like anything to do with the treatment or the cancer so I would get her to her GP. 
    I hope you get help quickly for her. It’s bad enough getting through the treatment 

    Dani 

    Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

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  • I had sore and broken skin on my neck but nothing on my hands. Ring the Dr. Sorry to hear about this - I'm sure she's got enough to deal with already! She's lucky to have you looking after her. I know it's hard for you too - be kind to yourself 

    Rupert’s mum

  • Good evening ChrissieRav, as Dani and Rupertsmum have said, get your mum an appointment with her GP as this is a separate issue and not a side effect from the radiotherapy as far as i know. Wishing you and your mum all the best, take care.

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