I am recovering from cancer and currently in remission. What I have noticed in the last week is that I have bruising on my calf muscles where the top of my socks are. I know this sounds bizarre, but I have never really bruised easily - and yes I do have 'paranoia' about cancer returning - all perfectly normal. Does this bruising mean anything - and no, my socks are definitely not tight......
2007-08-24 16:03:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Thanks for responses to date - no chemo or radio involved, just surgery - one lucky girl I guess - feeling ok, very tired at times to be expected after major surgery on kidney. Not anaemic to my knowledge.....many thanks in advance, for any further advice to come
2007-08-24 22:42:50 · update #1
You should really ask your doctor about this (and I'm sure that is a scary thought). There are so many side effects from chemo and such that it could simply be related to that. Wish you the best of luck.
2007-08-24 16:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by inkedcalf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds pretty bizzare, I would mention it to yur Dr.
You mention you only had surgery, could the 'where' be a factor?
Eg, I had lumpectomy and axial node clearance and now get slight lymphodema as a result - it means that if I am not careful, sleeves get too tight and can cause bruising.
2007-08-25 00:51:53 · answer #2 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did not say about any other brusing, lack of vitamin B can cause this if you have been on chemo it could have depleted vitamin B
2007-08-24 16:09:27 · answer #3 · answered by Don D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't mean to scare you but that is a symptom of leukemia. Get checked out as soon as possible!
2007-08-25 10:17:51 · answer #4 · answered by astrocytomasurvivor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are still on medications it is very possible that they are causing this. You should call your doctor, soon.
2007-08-24 16:12:15 · answer #5 · answered by Marc G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋