Finished T/C 2 months ago, now side effects!

mudd, I am only 2 treatments in but I have heard of darkening nail issues after treatment is over but not white. I did not ice but do have nails painted dark. Are u having tingling in your fingers tips or just the color change? I'm expecting the lashes and eyebrows to go , like you said, just when you start to feel normal. I hope this resolves quickly for you. Keep me posted.

mudd, I don't recall the exact timeline, but yes, after finishing chemo first eyebrows felt, and then fingernails started to turn dark and detach at the tip. Have finished in December, but my toenails are still affected.

My eyelashes and brows significantly thinned about 3 weeks after I stopped TC. I haven’t seen anything with my nails, but within 3 weeks of finishing chemo, once my doc lifted his restrictions, I started getting regular gel manicures and (regular) pedicure. They are thinner, but no lifting. I’m now 2 months out and my brows are growing in and have mini growth in my lashes. Everywhere else I have hair growing like weeds. I kinda liked the break from shaving!!!

Thank you egads, heading to sallys now! ! LA, you made me laugh. I'm looking forward to not shaving my legs for first half of the summer anyway!

Mudd, just wondering how the delayed side effects of TC are going since your last post? My last TC is this Monday 6/4 so just trying to be more prepared. I have been using acetone free nail polish remover. Egads, I got the nail base and glass nail file. LA minders how is it going for you? Brows and lashes fine now but i know to expect loss in july- august. Any suggestions on products to help strengthen my eyelashes? How often do you all get pedicures? My hair is already growing back lol bummed this last treatment may change that. We shall see. Thanks ladies!

mudd and I had similar experiences. My brows and lashes all came back in about a month. And the rest of my hair is growing with a vengeance. At my last mani, about 2 weeks ago, I noticed the white slowly starting at the tips of my nails and unlike my hair, they seem to be getting worse. I just keep getting mani pedis as I used to- about every 2 week. This last time I decided to try “dipping powder” to make them a little stronger. But they are still breaking.

But- I have pretty much bounced back to my pre-chemo energy so I’m thrilled.

Deb- congrats on your upcoming last chemo!

Mudd, LA, and Not Very, thanks for the advice. If eyebrows and eyelash issues are only for about a month I think I can handle that. I will be on the lookout for white nails and will try gently trimming it away if I can. I agree that moisture getting trapped can cause problems like fungal infections etc. vinegar makes sense. Mudd, your younger and trendier comment made me smile. I'm in the same boat. I mainly wear scarves at work, wig a few times but think I will start wearing it more. Bald around the house but also in my backyard when hanging out , what I call my "safe zone" lol. I have great neighbors on both sides and I just feel comfortable. I have done so much better with the bald thing than I thought I would. It's already growing back but I'm prepared for whatever with this last treatment. I'm so fortunate to have pretty much sailed thru chemo with no side effects. Never even lacked energy. You hear everyone's experience is different. I just wish I could bottle up my experience for those that are suffering through treatment ; my heart goes out to them. I'm truly thankful. Moving on to AI's could prove differently. Thanks ladies and I hope you have a nice weekend!

I will keep that in mind charger, thank you. TC, the gift that keeps on giving. Maybe I will at least make it through flip flop season!

Egads, I probably should have done the ice baggies throughout treatment but did not. I will tomorrow; it may be too late but it can't hurt. I just hope I can make it through flip flop season before my toe nails fall off. Eyebrows are definitely thinning. There is a lady at makeup counter at local dept store that is also went through treatment. I may pop in there today for an eyebrow 101 lesson. It's funny what u mentioned about what chemo does to nails. My skin has been flawless throughout treatment. Smooth, even, soft, not a zit to be found. Don't get it?. Maybe it's the "last hurrah" before AI's take it all away.

Debgads beauty report!! LOL . I will get the brow gel tomorrow. Looked in the mirror and half of one of my brows is pretty much gone. Have you seen it? Were you the one on one of the threads that posted pictures of eye brow tatoos on these adorable babies?? It sounds like something you would do and I barely know you! I seriously laughed so hard my abs hurt I feel like one of them after looking in the mirror this morning. Hopefully my tootsies hold up. I have a beach vacation in less than 2 weeks that was planned before all this happened. Here I am bald and I'm concerned about my toes lol. Keep the beauty tips coming! Off to knock out this last chemo. Enjoy your day and thanks for the laughs!

Egads, chemo finito! I will see what side effects TC brings although when starting an hormone therapy how do we really know what drug causes what side effect. Just deal with each one when it comes I guess. My husband laughed at the golden arched eyebrow pic lol Me and my half an eyebrow will keep my eyebrow 101 appt at cosmetic counter tomorrow. I'm a hands on learner so hopefully it will help. Is the product you mentioned only online? Hope you are feeling well. Enjoy your day!

Egads, lol, I will swing by Sephora on my way to my brow gig! Heading to Florida end of next week for rest and relaxation. I usually only take day of and day after chemo treatment off but decided to be good to myself and took this week off. Feeling a bit guilty but need to let that go. Going straight from bmx to chemo, then another surgery in July I just need to chill this week. I'll let you know if I find my brows! Enjoy your day!