brain tumors and kemo
brain tumors and kemo
We have another death coming up in a few days but my question is about the kemo. He has brain tumors and has a lot of burns on his scalp from the kemo. Anyone had experience with these burns?
Re: brain tumors and kemo
Usually the burns are from radiation treatment - is he having that as well as chemotherapy?
Tracy
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Re: brain tumors and kemo
his wife did not say--just talked about the chemotherapy, so i don't really know.
Re: brain tumors and kemo
If it is from radiation is it normal? His scalp is a real mess and of course makes him really uncomfortable.
Re: brain tumors and kemo
Yes, unfortunately burns at the treatment site are normal, as is nausea and hair loss. His doctor should be able to suggest something to help, or the nurses (they usually know the ins-and-outs of what helps people feel better).
Tracy
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Re: brain tumors and kemo
Apparently there is not much that will help and his whole head is pretty much covered--makes you wonder which is worse, the cure or the cause. (he is not to survive apparently)
Re: brain tumors and kemo
Oh, I'm so sorry
Tracy
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