Dr Corina van den Hurk with Dr Nicole LeBoeuf.
Side effects affecting the skin, hair and nails impact every single patient receiving chemotherapy, and have a huge impact on quality of life during and after treatment. Dermatological interventions can be significantly more effective if they are positioned as a preventative measure in the treatment timeline, as opposed to a curative measure at the end. Collaborative multidisciplinary approaches between oncology and dermatology are needed to ensure patients are receiving the appropriate care, as there are currently an insufficient number of oncodermatologists to ensure equitable patient access. Skin toxicity scales and guidelines are needed to increase research and education that will lead to changes in practice
