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TNBC breast cancer in left breast
My mother is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for TNBC breast cancer. Total 8 cycles are suggested by doctor and 7 are completed. In her recent cycle, while chemo infusion through IV, she experienced pain and then after that now her left hand swells so much and little bit of pain also there when touching it. What should we do? Can we use Sumag dressing for swelling as it was suggested by someone.
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It looks like drug extravasation from your history. 7 cycles are done ,means the patient is undergoing paclitaxel chemotherapy.
2 nd reason can be thrombophlebitis.
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kindly visit your consultant for dilute and disperse strategy.
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Pain and swelling may due to thrombophlebitis or extravasation of chemo drug
Consult your treating oncologist for better addressing of this issue
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Dr. Sherry Abraham
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Pain and sweling may be due to thrombophlebitis. Drug extravasation can also cause such symptoms. Please visit your oncologist
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