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What Causes Muscle Weakness And Anemia While Suffering From Pleomorphic Dermal Sarcoma?
My 91 yo father has pleiomorphic dermoid sarcoma that started on the top of his head and went into his skull and lungs. He received radiation for his head and has had 6 does of keytruda which improved everything including his breathing. Suddenly he developed severe muscle weakness and anemia in which he could not get out of bed. He was placed in the hospital and received iron injections and is in an extended care facility for physical therapy . The site on Keytruda states severe expression for some of his side effects. I am an RN and have not used that terminology before. Is the above to be expected due to the drug or is this just a symptom of his declining and what does expression mean?
Hello Welcome to Ask a Doctor service I have reviewed your query, and here is my advice If tis the anemia is matter of concern only then it is due tom the malignant illness he has and the treatment being given to him, and the age, if no proper diet is given along with all these factors then anemia is very likely, such case really need supportive care only else nature takes better care. Hope I have answered your query, let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Muscle Weakness And Anemia While Suffering From Pleomorphic Dermal Sarcoma?
Hello Welcome to Ask a Doctor service I have reviewed your query, and here is my advice If tis the anemia is matter of concern only then it is due tom the malignant illness he has and the treatment being given to him, and the age, if no proper diet is given along with all these factors then anemia is very likely, such case really need supportive care only else nature takes better care. Hope I have answered your query, let me know if I can assist you further.