Pedicure while in treatment?

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kimmie39
kimmie39 Member Posts: 319
edited June 2014 in IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer)
Pedicure while in treatment?
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  • kimmie39
    kimmie39 Member Posts: 319
    edited April 2008

    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
    NYCarol Member Posts: 347
    edited April 2008

    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
    MargaretB Member Posts: 1,305
    edited April 2008

    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.

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  • kimmie39
    kimmie39 Member Posts: 319
    edited April 2008

    Thanks for the replies,

    The salon would not use my instruments after I spent 28 dollars on them!!

    Kim

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  • lexi4
    lexi4 Member Posts: 1,074
    edited April 2008

    Hey Kim,

    Shoot, if I lived close I'd take care of your feet!Smile 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!

    Lexi

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  • NYCarol
    NYCarol Member Posts: 347
    edited April 2008

    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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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2008

    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!

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  • nixieschaos
    nixieschaos Member Posts: 130
    edited April 2008

    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!!! 

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