per set. After the first set of chemo, they said there looks like I might also have a small suspicious looking tumor in the back lobe of my brain. At this point the doc doesn't know. My question is, after the last set, which was 2wks ago, I have had swollen ankles, and feel a little dizzy and my eyes feel blury sometimes. Has anyone else had those systems? I go for my second set of scans this weekend. I pray everything is looking better.
2006-10-06 16:46:52 · 11 answers · asked by BGS 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
The dizziness and bluriness can be side effects from the chemo, especially if you are very fatigued or are dehydrated. Make sure you are drinking at least 8-10 8oz glasses of water daily. As far as the swelling in the feet goes, it would be helpful to know what chemo drugs you are receiving. If, for example, you are taking Taxol or Taxotere, then you should be premedicating with Decadron or Dexamethasone. Swelling can be a side effect of this med - it is a steroid. Also, Taxotere can cause swelling as a side effect. Please discuss this all with you doctor when you see him/her next time.
Good luck with your scans.
2006-10-07 05:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is all the side effects of Chemotherapy. Depending on the stage of your lung disease you may have to undergo 2 or 3 cycles of Chemotherapy and the side effects will be horrible. But please do not worry all the efforts are taken by the doctors and all your relative and friends to treat the disease. It is quite normal to have these. You may also hav e some more difficulties and it does not matter.
You are wanted by your kins and they all like you and are doing everything for you. Always think this and you will get the power to withstand any treatment. So you should be alright for which you have to undergo the difficulties in the treatment. Best of luck for early recovery and good health.
2006-10-07 00:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor should have givien you a scrip for a pill to take before chemo,maybe this medicine is not strong enough for you. And a scrip for after chemo and maybe this one is not strong enought either. Keep asking doctor about suspicious looking tumor and have him sent you to get it tested. Very one heals with chemo in many different ways.
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2006-10-07 08:45:08 · answer #5 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure everything will be fine, my mum used to get dizzy etc after her chemo sessions and sometimes they did last longer than others. Hugs and prayers for you all will be fine.
2006-10-06 23:57:33 · answer #6 · answered by traceylolanna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to hear these news.
the most important thing is what kind of lung cancer you have, is it "small cell" or "non-small cell" lung cancer.
since u r taking chemtherapy, it seems to me that u have small cell lung cancer.
the small suspecious lesion in barin needs to be investigated by MRI, could be related or could be not.
In any case you will need PROPHYLACTIC RADIATION to the brain even if there is no lesion.
if youj have more questions, please ask you doctor directly & honestly or you may e-mail me & I will be reay for any help.
The other symptomes you mentioned could be side effects of chemotherapy.
I wish you get well soon.
2006-10-07 00:30:17 · answer #7 · answered by drinda_house 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm praying for you. I had cancer 5 years ago and chemo was hell. good luck.
2006-10-06 23:55:34 · answer #8 · answered by bettylou29691 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am praying for you now and will ask the lords will be done.
2006-10-07 02:01:49 · answer #9 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pray for you and hope that you get well
2006-10-07 00:18:24 · answer #10 · answered by zxcpoi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋