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cjmq
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 Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:33 am Post subject: Colon/rectal surgery and leg complications |
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| My mother had colon/rectal cancer surgery and radiation 1 year ago. Since then, she has increased difficulty with her legs such as difficulty walking and getting her feet to move when taking steps. Has anyone else had this type of difficulty? |
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| Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 12:42 pm Post subject: Re: Colon/rectal surgery and leg complications |
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Hi, It could be nuropathy, does she have tingling in her feet and legs?, has she seen Dr about it, Has she had chemo as well as radation?
Best Wishes Rob |
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sheila
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| Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:24 pm Post subject: Re: Colon/rectal surgery and leg complications |
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mom had a similar thing too after chemo and radiation-she used a cane for a bit because she didnt have much feeling in her feet and in made her feel unstable-as the chemo worked out of her system,,it slowly got better, but she to this day still has an odd numbness(neuropathy) in her feet and toes.
Definately discuss it with her doctor-dont assume thats the case -just to be sure |
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cjmq
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:50 am Post subject: colon/rectal cancer-leg complications |
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| Yes, she had radiation/chemo. Someone also suggested that it could be due to having some lymph nodes removed, decreasing the blood flow to the legs. She's also had a colostomey reversal and 2 hernia operations, in the same area, which were unsuccesful. Her family doctor has no idea, and she doesn't see the onocologist for another 6 weeks. |
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jcondit
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: Colon/rectal surgery and leg complications |
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It is very possible that some of the problems could be because of the lymph nodes being removed. I had 13 lympth nodes removed in my colon area and the radiologist warned me that radiation could cause my legs/feet to swell. He also said that it could be permanent. Luckily, this has not happened but it's only been a couple of months since radiation.
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1/15/09 - Colonscopy Biopsy Revealed Stage III Colon Cancer
1/26/09 - FOLFOX regimen - 5-FU (5 Flurouracil), leucovorin, oxaliplatin, avastin
5/5/09 - Removal of Stage IIIC Colon Cancer Tumor & Permanent Colostomy. 13 lymph nodes removed 12 positive for cancer.
8/6/09 - Started 6 weeks of radiation w/5-FU pump
9/21/09 - FOLFOX regimen - 5-FU, leucovorin & oxaliplatin.
10/12/09 - FOLFIRI regimen - 5-FU, leucovorin & irinotecan.
Age Diagnosed 34. Current Age: 35 |
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:48 pm Post subject: Re: Colon/rectal surgery and leg complications |
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Hi Does your Mom have tingling in her feet and legs? if so thats Nuropathy, Is her legs swollen if they are could be blood clots, Be proactive and do not wait 6 weeks to see oncologist, call the Dr and tell them the situation, Regarding your Moms health You cannott just hang you around waiting.
Best Wishes,, |
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