Nurturing Your Skin Through Cancer Treatment: A Guide to Managing Side Effects
Navigating the skin-related side effects of cancer treatment can be a challenging part of your healing journey. The powerful therapies that fight cancer, such as chemotherapy and radiation, can also affect the rapidly dividing cells in your skin, leading to issues like dryness, sensitivity, and rashes. This blog post explores why these side effects occur and offers practical, proactive tips for managing them, from daily moisturizing and sun protection to gentle cleansing. It also introduces the significant benefits of restorative facials, which, when performed by a trained oncology esthetician, can soothe, hydrate, and support your skin’s recovery while providing a much-needed moment of relaxation and self-care.