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I had chemo therapy (many years ago), one of the side effects was that one of my big toenails stopped growing, did they diei permanently?

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Dr. David Tobin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Possibly: It may have stopped growing or may have a secondary fungal infection preventing normal growth.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/18/2013

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Dr. Vadim Glukh answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Possible: Yes it could be very possible at this time that it would not restart.

Answered 9/9/2013

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A member asked:

I had chemo therapy (many years ago), one of the side effects was that one of my big toenails stopped growing, did they diei permanently?

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