Cancer and foot health: special podologic approaches to oncology patients

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Cancer and foot health: special podologic approaches to oncology patients

Cancer and foot health: special podologic approaches to oncology patients

Authors : Ayşegül Sarpkaya, Fatmaz Zehra Küçük

Pages : 529-534

Doi:10.32322/jhsm.1626323

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Publication Date : 2025-05-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Cancer comprises a heterogeneous group of diseases associated with substantial global mortality and morbidity. Therapeutic modalities for these diseases frequently produce adverse effects-most notably skin and nail toxicities, hand-foot syndrome (HFS; palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia), and peripheral neuropathy-that can markedly diminish patients’ quality of life. Podiatric care is therefore critical for preventing and mitigating these sequelae. In this review, we systematically examine the foot-related complications of cancer therapy, describe their underlying pathophysiology, and delineate multidisciplinary podiatric interventions. We also highlight the benefits of close collaboration between podiatrists and oncology specialists in maintaining foot health during treatment. Finally, we summarise the specific effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy on the feet and provide evidence-based recommendations for their management.
Keywords : Ayak deformiteleri, kanser, podolojik bakım, tırnak toksisiteleri

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