Diclofenac Did Not Reduce Chemo-Induced Hand-Foot Syndrome Incidence Edited by Katie Lennon

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/diclofenac-did-not-reduce-chemo-induced-hand-foot-syndrome-2026a1000w53?src= Prophylactic topical diclofenac does not reduce clinically significant hand-foot syndrome (HFS) in patients receiving capecitabine-based therapy, a new real-world observational study found. Grade ≥ 2 HFS occurred in approximately 17% vs 14% of patients using diclofenac gel vs those under active monitoring, with no difference in time to onset.