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What Causes Tremors And Dizziness While On Cancer Treatment?
My 74 year old father has stage 4 metastatic hcc (spread to lungs). Is now extremely tired, has hand tremors and dizziness to the point of falling down. Had last I've chemo 3 weeks ago but still has bad mouth sores. Could these also be residual chemo side effects or a sign of disease progression?
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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There are many causes for tremors and dizziness in Hepatic Cell Carcinoma (HCC). The common ones are
1. Progression of disease. HCC can affect liver function and worsen this in end stages. So high urea can cause hepatic encephalopathy. And this in early phase can cause tremors and dizziness
2. Due to chemotherapy.
Many chemotherapy agents are known to cause tremors and dizziness.
3. Poor oral intake and generalised debility. Tremors and dizziness can be due to this.
So better to give him nutrition support and discuss end of life issues.
There are many causes for tremors and dizziness in Hepatic Cell Carcinoma (HCC). The common ones are
1. Progression of disease. HCC can affect liver function and worsen this in end stages. So high urea can cause hepatic encephalopathy. And this in early phase can cause tremors and dizziness
2. Due to chemotherapy.
Many chemotherapy agents are known to cause tremors and dizziness.
3. Poor oral intake and generalised debility. Tremors and dizziness can be due to this.
So better to give him nutrition support and discuss end of life issues.
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