Chemotherapy and/or targeted therapies make my hands and feet fragile. How can I protect them?
化療和/或靶向治療使我的手和腳變得脆弱。我怎樣才能保護他們？
Hand-foot syndrome is manifested by the appearance of sometimes intense redness, thickening, cracks, fissures and pain on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It is therefore important to moisturise the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands at the beginning of the treatment, as these extremities are very sensitive. Avoid long walks and wear cotton socks. Put on cotton gloves for everyday activities, and suitable gloves for housework, gardening and DIY. It is best to keep your nails short, but not too short, and not to have a manicure or wear false nails. Consult a chiropodist if necessary.
手足綜合症表現為手掌和腳底出現有時強烈的發紅、增厚、裂紋、裂縫和疼痛。因此，在治療開始時滋潤腳底和手掌是很重要的，因為這些部位非常敏感。避免長途跋涉，穿上棉襪。在日常活動中戴上棉質手套，在做家務、園藝和DIY活動中戴上合適的手套。最好保持指甲短，但不要太短，也不要修剪指甲或戴假指甲。如有必要，請諮詢足療師。