Cancer and the foot The fifth commonest skin cancer is the melanoma according to the Marsden Hospital (London) but other forms of cancer exist and the foot is as much a target as other parts of the body. The Mayo Clinic in the US suggests only 1% of cancers affect...
Five conditions in feet caused by cancer treatment Welcome to this article covering conditions associated with cancer treatment that impact on feet. This article will highlight 5 potential side effects and provide links to supplementary articles providing further...
How can podiatrists help with hand-foot syndromes? Welcome to this article about ‘hand-foot syndromes’ Hand-foot or palmar-plantar syndrome (HFS) and hand-foot skin reactions (HFSR) arise with cancer therapy. Initial symptoms include; swelling, numbness, a...
How can podiatrists help with peripheral neuropathy? The inability to recognise specific sensations at the end of the body is associated with a condition called peripheral neuropathy. Allied to cancer treatment this makes the condition an unfortunate side effect. The...
Dry Skin in the Foot Associated with Cancer Treatment Dry skin in the foot is not always associated with causes such as cancer treatment but it is a fact that cancer therapies may create severe dry skin (xerosis). Dry skin can cause the top layer to split especially...
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