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Diagnosed With Esophageal Cancer, Underwent Chemo, Hands Cold, Shaking, Dizzy. Is Cancer Spreading?
My husband has been diagnosed with stage 3 esophigal cancer - he went through a chemo/ radiation combo ttreatment - The PET scan shows that the cancer is still there - the chemo almost killed him. He has elected to not have any additional treatments...now his hands are always cold & shaking - he forgets words & is often very dizzy - he actually passed out yesterday.....are these signs that the cancer is spreading?
Wed, 13 Mar 2013
Hi,
Esophageal cancer first spreads to local structures then at distant organ. The symptoms you have mentioned may have different causes but forgetfulness , feeling dizzy should be carefully investigated. His baseline blood investigation to be done and a brain imaging ( CT brain) may be helpful. Consult your oncologist.
Esophageal cancer first spreads to local structures then at distant organ. The symptoms you have mentioned may have different causes but forgetfulness , feeling dizzy should be carefully investigated. His baseline blood investigation to be done and a brain imaging ( CT brain) may be helpful. Consult your oncologist.
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