It just occurred to me to ask if any others out there have noticed since chemo that their fingernails are very weak and soft; breaking and tearing at the smallest little bump or bang? I always had super strong nails (could even turn screws with them, not that I often did so LOL!), but sadly, I've no such luck anymore. I kept thinking they'd toughen up again after a while, but it's been almost 15 months since I finished my last series of chemo treatments and I still have to carry a nail file with me at all times because of constant breaks and snags. It's a small concern, but I'd never heard that chemo could have this affect....so it leaves me wondering if I'm alone in this? Best to all, M.
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A few people undergoing different treatments have mentioned this to me as well.
We have found it helpful to keep nails trimmed short, as well as using a nail hardening stick/polish/treatment.
Yes, so annoying when it happens to crack and snag at the worst spot.