Treat a client with Cancer having chemotherapy??

[cutiecuticles]

I have a client who is booked in for a spa pedicure, she is currently receiving chemotherpay for breast cancer and explained that her toe nails are "black" so she didnt mind them not being painted, although i though i could maybe apply strengthener or a 411 treatment? Would this be okay? Also the doctor told her they would probs drop off! She said she disguises them with dark varnish? Is this okay too?!

Also she is booked for an indian head massage to stimulate her hair growth, i did think this would be a good idea but then i worried thinking would i aggravate the hair and make more come out?Any advice would be greatly received!

Thanks a lot

 

[1999judy]

I have a client who is booked in for a spa pedicure, she is currently receiving chemotherpay for breast cancer and explained that her toe nails are "black" so she didnt mind them not being painted, although i though i could maybe apply strengthener or a 411 treatment? Would this be okay? Also the doctor told her they would probs drop off! She said she disguises them with dark varnish? Is this okay too?!

Also she is booked for an indian head massage to stimulate her hair growth, i did think this would be a good idea but then i worried thinking would i aggravate the hair and make more come out?Any advice would be greatly received!

Thanks a lot

I'd be really careful with this one. I know someone who's having chemo and strange things have happened to her toenails. You need to check what other drugs she is taking as there may be contra-indications/contra-actions. Maybe someone else can tell you more - hope this has helped a bit.

 

[scattyfox]

i would get a letter from her consultant advising that it would be ok for her to have these treatments or you are not covered on your insurance. As to contra-indications do a search for cancer on the site and you would find lots of advice and help on here.

 

[*JOANNE*]

totally agree with lucia...get a not of permission from the ladies g.p or consultant.
especially with reguards to the indian head massage i know when my mum lost her hair to chemo and radiotherapy her head was very tender.

 

[pinkboobies]

hi

if she has cancer i wouldnt do any massage without a doctors note
if you massage the cancerous area then u could spread the cancer, so please make sure u never massage the cancerous (sp?) area

 

[Prionace]

My mum had chemo and when her started coming off touching it made it even worse, in the morning she would have a huge pile of hair on pillow.

 

[alialy]

It is definately not advisable to carry out any sort of massage when someone is having treatement.
I have just run a nail/manicure workshop for my local hospital chemo unit, and the specialist nurse said we must leave out the hand/arm massage because it stimulates the lymphatic system.
Also, it is advised to wear polish on nails as they often thin during treatement and it helps to support the nail plate - also anything which makes the nail look better helps the client feel better!

 

[beaute]

This may be a bit late.

I have 2 relatives that have had breast cancer and they both want treatments. One relative had breast cancer a few years back and she also had to have a masectomy she has lymphadema and my other relative has had cancer in the last few months. Both relatives had to have lymph nodes removed.

Where would I stand on treating these relatives?

 

[suzybaby]

hi if you were going to treat your relatives I would first get a letter from gp to see if you can treat them and def no massage incorperated in the treatment coz as said above this can spread the cancer especially as the lymph nodes have been removed good luck x

 

[Jen Smith]

I asked a similar question last year and Ruth (Nails in London) give me some excellent advise and contact to ring regarding cancer care. I phoned the helpline and talked to one of the cancer nurses and she advised me what was safe and what was not dependant on the level of treatment the client was on at the time.

Click here if you fancy reading the thread.