Does anybody know if chemo causes tumours to swell as they are being zapped ? I know radiotherapy can . My bum cheek is a bit tender . I’ve not been able to sit normally for months now but since starting chemo I’ve been able to!! I’m just wondering if it’s because I’m sitting on it now or if it’s the chemo causing it to swell or both perhaps
Linzey Xx
Hi Linz17 good to hear from you! I know you're on a different sort of chemo than I had so I'm unsure if that type of chemo can cause such swelling. I do know that certain chemo drugs can cause swelling for eg of the legs. Perhaps best to give your treating team a call to check. Hope treatment is going as well as possible. Bev x
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