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Side affects

Tonselcan
Tonselcan CSN Member Posts: 1
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
About half way through mmy radiation treatment, I woke up one morning and both arms were tingling and numb like they were asleep. This tingling and numbness has spread to the rest of my body. I have been to 3 neurlogists and none of them have been able to offer any help. Has anyone else had this experience?
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  • Steve1004
    Steve1004 CSN Member Posts: 8
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    Dear Tonselcan, My doctors told me about the possibility of numbness in finger tips and toes, but not the entire body.
    I myself have had momentary numbness from my waist to my toes and also in my right hand, but it only last a split second. My oncologist has suggested seeing a neurologist, but I have not seen one yet. Since being diagnosed I have tried to learn as much as I can about cancer and its treatment and will forward any info should I find some.
    Good luck, Steve
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