Taking Charge of Your Care
For Dawn Gill, a diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer sent her reeling. However, taking an active role in her care kept her positive and was key to her survival.
For Dawn Gill, a diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer sent her reeling. However, taking an active role in her care kept her positive and was key to her survival.
The combination of cold weather, dry air, and cancer treatment can make skin itchy, dry, and cracked. Discover seven simple ways to keep your skin healthy and hydrated this winter.
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ON THIS PAGE: You will find some basic information about this disorder, which may or may not become cancerous, and the parts of the body it may affect. This is the first page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Mastocytosis. Use the menu to see other pages. Think of that menu as a roadmap for this complete guide.
ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about body changes and other things that can signal a problem that may need medical care. Use the menu to see other pages.
People with mastocytosis may experience the following symptoms or signs. Sometimes, people with mastocytosis do not have any of these changes. Or, the cause of a symptom may be a different medical condition that is not mastocytosis.
Hives
Red, itchy rash
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Fainting
Cancer treatment can affect a person’s skin, hair, and nails. Often, skin problems from cancer treatment are not severe, but they can be uncomfortable and noticeable. Some people may struggle with the visible changes or symptoms caused by a skin condition.
Skin conditions may get better over time, but some may not go away. There are options for managing most skin conditions caused by cancer treatment. Relieving side effects such as skin conditions is an important part of cancer care and treatment. This is called palliative care or supportive care.