Question 1

liver cancer stage 4, cirrhosis from hepatitis c and developed lung and spleen cancer, age is 70 can chemotherapy be useful

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: But it never hurts to discuss this with an experienced oncologist (cancer doctor).  Make sure, however, that you know the chances of response as well as the changes induced by the toxicity of the drugs, which may make you more miserable than the disease without changing your life-expectancy.

Question 2

liver cancer stage 4 , lung cancer and spleen cancer with cirrhosis and hep c  can i take chemotherapy treatment to reduce tumor maker?

Accepted Answer

Hmmmm: If you'd do have cancer  in liver, lung, and spleen, my advice is to talk to your oncologist about how to improve your quality of life rather than improving tumor marker. As you know, chemo agents are not well tolerated in some people.

Question 3

can chemotherapy cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

Effects of chemorx: Yes, a potential side negative side effect of chemotherapy is the creation of other neoplasms which may be cancerous.  Chemotherapy must be administered carefully under close observation and control of knowledgeable physician;  oral chemotherapy entrusts great responsibility to the receiving patient; great care must be taken to dose correctly and as directed.

Question 4

can chemotherapy cause tailbone pain?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely!: Unfortunately the tumor being treated can. But this is also unlikely.  I suspect your coccyx is sore for an unrelated reason.  I have many patients with coccydynia, and most have varied causes.  Have it treated by a pain specialist or rheumatologist who deals with the problem!

Question 5

why would cirrhosis cause hyperprolactinemia?

Accepted Answer

Increased estrogen: Liver normally metabolizes estrogen. With cirrhosis, estrogen levels become elevated as liver cannot break it down. The production of prolactin is stimulated in the pituitary as a result of increased estrogen.

Question 6

can chemotherapy cause/induce a lupus episode?

Accepted Answer

No: There are approximately 46 drugs that have the ability to cause lupus but none of them are chemotherapeutic agents.

Question 7

why does chemotherapy cause numbness on fingertips?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Numbness can be caused by many reasons. Some of the chemo drugs can cause peripheral neuropathy which can menifest as numbness and tingling, usually affecting both the toes and the fingers. It is usually progressive and can get worse with each treatment, so you should let your oncologist know about it and decide when to modify your treatment to prevent this problem from worsening.

Question 8

can chemotherapy cause gum related issues later in life??

Accepted Answer

No, not really: Chemotherapy has no effect on gums or on your teeth.

Question 9

what is the cause of normal sgpt level found in cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: It's not unusual to have normal liver enzyme levels when you have cirrhosis.  These enzymes are elevated when there's is ongoing liver damage.  Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver.  If the damage to the liver has already been done, the levels may be normal.

Question 10

what causes chemotherapy to affect the hair and not the skin?

Accepted Answer

Chemo side effects: It depends on the chemotheraupetic agent. Chemo can affect all your organs, including the skin (skin is the largers organ in your body)

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