Nail Care During Chemotherapy

Many women are surprised to learn that chemotherapy may have an effect on their nails during treatment. Both fingernails and toenails can become brittle, dry, discolored, develop lines or ridges, and may even fall off.

Nail damage is a common side of chemotherapy drugs belonging to the taxane group. For women being treated with chemotherapy for cervical cancer, this would mean drugs like docetaxel and paclitaxel. Taxanes work by inhibiting the growth of tumors. Learn how to manage and care for nails during chemotherapy...

Cervical Cancer and Chemotherapy

• Treating Cervical Cancer with Chemotherapy
  
• Is Chemotherapy Painful?
  
• Dry Skin: A Side Effect of Chemotherapy