Topic: Pedicure while in treatment?
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Posts: 308
- Posted on: Apr 13, 2008 08:22 pm
Hi
Im still in chemo and need a pedicure bad. Not for looks but Im getting an ingrown toenail and I never got them when I had regular pedicures.
What do ya'll think? Can I, Should I?
Other suggestions?
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NYCarol Joined: May 2002 Posts: 755 |
Apr 14, 2008 12:08 am
NYCarol wrote:
I got approval from my oncologist in the past when I was on chemo PROVIDED I brought all my own instruments. Under no circumstances could the gal use anything belonging to the shoppe. Hope this is helpful. Carol |
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MargaretB Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3100 |
Apr 14, 2008 08:14 am
MargaretB wrote:
I had all my own implements too so was able to have a manicure and pedicure during my treatment. An ingrown toenail hurts! I did not have my gels put on during treatment either, just had a manicure and didn't have the cuticles touched. Diagnosed 12/23/04, Bilateral w/tram 3/10/05, chemo 5/12/05, chemo done 6/26/05
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kimmie39 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 308 |
Apr 17, 2008 01:35 pm
kimmie39 wrote:
Thanks for the replies, The salon would not use my instruments after I spent 28 dollars on them!! Kim Recurrent IBC Stage 3b Rt and Left w/ node involvement er - pr- her2-/ updated to stage 4 11/25/07 bone mets found on CT
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lexi4 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2031 |
Apr 20, 2008 08:49 pm
lexi4 wrote:
Hey Kim, Shoot, if I lived close I'd take care of your feet! Lexi |
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NYCarol Joined: May 2002 Posts: 755 |
Apr 29, 2008 11:47 pm
NYCarol wrote:
Kimmie, I would open the phone book and start calling salons that offer pedicures. I am confident you will find one. I never heard of a place that won't use your own tools. Good luck. Carol |
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burns_la Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 573 |
Apr 30, 2008 02:12 am
burns_la wrote:
Yeah, and in some areas there are "traveling" salons that will come to you for a pedicure. That would be nice, especially if you are having a day that you don't feel so well. Think about that! They come to your place and do your feel. Heavenly! Go for that! Laura from Oregon
Dx 12/31/2003, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/18 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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nixieschaos… Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 61 |
Apr 30, 2008 02:24 am
nixieschaos wrote:
I have regular pedicures, in a salon that I know well, and am confident with. They also know my situation. I too, am prone to ingrown toenails so they are always digging! I have been going since my October diagnosis. No problems, but you need to know who you are dealing with. We MUST have pretty toes! Our shoes are counting on us!!! We are warriors and this disease has invaded OUR world. This is my life and the enemy can't take it from me
Dx 10/10/2008, IBC, 6cm+, Stage IV, Grade 3, /0 nodes, mets, ER-/PR+, HER2+ |
I had a pedicure done while in tx and just asked them to be careful when trimming my tonails. I didn't have an ingrown tonail at the time though. I would hope that they could take extra care and still give you a pedicure. You deserve it fo sure!