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Old 02-29-2008, 09:24 AM   #10
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Hi Donna
I'll try to answer this question but hopefully some
of the others will chime in and correct me.

The hand/foot syndrome is a side effect of some
chemo drugs. Some of the drug gets into the small
capillaries in the palms of your hands and the soles
of your feet. It causes redness, tenderness/pain,
skin peeling/cracking. It can be mild or severe.
It is worsened by heat and friction.

Hopefully others can tell you how to deal with it.
Hope this helps.
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