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Hand and Foot Syndrome (Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia)

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NSHCCP-4062
Language
English
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Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program

Hand and Foot Syndrome is a side-effect of some chemotherapy treatments that affects the skin on your hands and the bottom of your feet. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of this syndrome and how to manage them. A list of symptoms that need the attention of your cancer care team is given.

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