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chemo and confusion

Jennie20
Jennie20 CSN Member Posts: 2
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
My Dad is on his third shot at chemo after an esophagectomy in Nov. 03. The first two were too toxic for him. This one - something derived from the ewe plant - seems to be easier on him physically, but mentally it is taking a beating on him. He is extremely fatigued, confused and occasionally paranoid. He is taking anti-depressants and an MRI showed no cancer or other physiological problems in his brain. It may be the extreme fatigue is causing the confusion, but I would really like to know if any of you have similar experiences with this type of reaction? It's really taking a toll on my Mom, who is is primary caregiver. Thank you for any information.
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  • mrbt
    mrbt CSN Member Posts: 46
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    Please check the EC specific group via Cathy's EC Cafe at "www.eccafe.org" and click on the EC Group link. There are over 1200 members and lots of support and information.
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