Cancer treatment is based on various methods, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapies or immunotherapy. These treatments cause adverse side effects, including pruritus and itching. Improving cancer patients’ daily lives is possible thanks to advice, best practices, and even adapted clothing and accessories.
Summary
Itching related to cancer treatment can be aggravated by wearing inappropriate clothing. Thus, to limit pruritus, we recommended:
In addition to clothing, soft accessories can help patients with cancer limit itching, especially if the scalp is itching:
