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Hi, my grandma finished her chemotherapy on april 15th 2013 and right now on the 30 of may she says her feet are fatter and plumped up... ? help?
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MD time: Some chemos can cause fluid retention (which sounds like what you are describing) but many other things can be going on and only a good evaluation can sort it out. Her oncologist should be made aware of this. Best to you.
Answered 11/2/2015
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