posted by Sunnyshe
26 December 2022
Gel overlay on nails
Last reply:
28 December 2022 14:15
Hi, I'm newly diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer, I will be having a lumpectomy shortly. I currently wear gel overlay on my nails and have done for a few years, is it advisable to have it all removed before my surgery and any follow on treatment, chemo/radiotherapy? I know this is probably a silly question, but I'm just preparing myself for the next few weeks, as I would have to have the gel nails removed professionally. Thanks in advance 😊
Dear Sunnyshe
Thank you for posting on our Ask the Nurse section of our online community. I am sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with invasive ductal breast cancer. We wish you the very best with your surgery and any follow on treatment.
It is recommended that anyone going for surgery removes their nail varnish including gel nails. What a pity!. If you would like to speak to a cancer nurse about any other questions or just how you are, we are here on our support line at 1800 200 700 Mon-Fri 9-5pm and would very much like to support you at this time. We could also arrange for you to speak to another lady who has been through breast cancer treatment If you would find this helpful.
Wishing you the very best with your surgery.
Kind regards
Cancer Nurse