I've got dark stripes down a few of my fingernails. I showed them to my doc and she shrugged it off as a side effect. She told me that the ABVD goes after any cells that multiply rapidly: hair, nails, taste buds, mucous membranes, and cancer cells.

I haven't lost any of my nails, but when I showed the stripes on my nails to my doc, she said something like, "Oh yeah, that's not uncommon...some people even lose their nails." I guess unfortunately, you get to be that some person, Mike.

Still, if you're concerned you should probably talk to you doc about it. I'm by no means qualified to dole out medical advice, I'm just passing on what I was told.

Take care,

Peter

Hi Mike,

a few of my nails have turned black since I started my ABVD treatment. They haven't fallen off yet, but I've noticed that the color gets darker as each treatment goes by.  I, like Peter, showed them to my doctor and nurse and they both did not seem overly concerned. They said it was very normal and it is possible to lose the nails completely. But they will grow back. Still, its important to talk to your doctor about any changes in your body that you're experiencing. Good luck and hang in there!