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What Is The Remedy For Stomach Cancer After Radiation Sessions?
my father is 84 diagnosed with stomach cancer, has completed 28 radiation sessions and did ok, it didn t shrink the tumor very much and now has done 6 sessions of 5fu. 3 days ago, he lost strength in his arms and legs and pins and needles sensation He and our family is not ready to call it quits, what can be done?
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Fri, 7 Mar 2014
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Hi. I would recommend using vitamin B6 and B12 for pins and needle sensations in hands and feet. Also dipping the hands and feet in taped water followed by application of vaseline also helps. Encourage him to eat and drink for improving his lost strength. Also repeat complete blood counts to rule out any abnormality in blood cells. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
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