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What Causes Rashes On Chest, Back, Buttocks, Arms And Legs Post Chemotherapy?
Question: My brother has just been diagnosed with cancer (colon, rectal). He has started on chemo and radiation. A extremely aggressive rash is covering his body, 90% rash over chest, back, buttocks, arms, legs. I think we need help immediately. Can you advise how serious this is?
Brief Answer:
Hello dear. it is a medical emergency
Detailed Answer:
It is a medical emergency and you need to get him admitted sooner as possible.
It may be related to chemo side effects , radiation or some infection and needs to be addressed aggressively.
Before providing you further details, please answer following
When was the chemo radiation started?
Is he having fever?
Please let me know further if you have any other queries.
take care
Thanks and regrads
Hello dear. it is a medical emergency
Detailed Answer:
It is a medical emergency and you need to get him admitted sooner as possible.
It may be related to chemo side effects , radiation or some infection and needs to be addressed aggressively.
Before providing you further details, please answer following
When was the chemo radiation started?
Is he having fever?
Please let me know further if you have any other queries.
take care
Thanks and regrads
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