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TONGUE, HANDS AND PALM OF THE FOOT TURNING BLACK
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Apr 20, 2013 - 10:10 pm
Since my mom has just started her chemo (on her 2nd cycle), we are noticing that her tongue has this black patches, and her hand cuticles and foot are turning black. Mom is taking Oxalipatin, Avastin and Xeloda 3,300 mg. I wonder which drug is causing this? |
Joined: Apr 2012
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I think I would call Dr. Office & let them know
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I agree that you should call the doctor....
I was on the same chemo drugs as your mom except 3500mgs of xeloda. I never had any similar side effects to those of your mom. Oxy has many side effects and xeloda has the hand and foot syndrome, but your moms reaction seems extreme and should be looked at. If it gets worse tomorrow you may want to go to the ER. Hope you get some answers soon...~ Ann
Joined: May 2005
Call her Doctor
Or go to ER if it gets worse...
Joined: Oct 2010
Fungal infection
She has a fungal infection. It is not a big deal. How ever, let your doc know and he will prescribe a cream and lozenges for the fungal infection. It will go away in a few days. She will also be subsceptible for future black tongue.
I go this too. It is from the body being weak and the fungi to take over. I is not a large health issue just a weirdness. It tells me if I am eating unbalanced. If I eat to much sugar, my tonge will turn black. I eat a couple of extra portions of salad or veggies and all is good.
We are sending our thoughts and prayers for strength!
Best Always, mike
Joined: Jan 2010
Chemotherapy-induced hyper-pigmentation
This must be very alarming for your mother and and you ...
Mike may be right about a fungal infection but ... you will find references to what you described as it relates to chemo treatment if you search chemotherapy-induced hyper-pigmentation online. Here is one excerpt:
Hyperpigmentation is a common cutaneous manifestation, which may be of cosmetic concern to patients. The skin, mucous membranes, hair, teeth, and nails may be affected, and the reaction may be diffuse or localized. Hyperpigmentation most commonly accompanies use of alkylating agents and antitumor antibiotics. Agents commonly associated with oral mucosal hyperpigmentation include busulfan, fluorouracil, tegafur, doxorubicin, hydroxyurea, cisplatin, and cyclophosphamide.
The mechanism of chemotherapy-induced hyperpigmentation reactions is currently unknown but may involve direct toxicity, melanocyte stimulation, and postinflammatory changes. In most cases, discoloration will gradually resolve after the discontinuation of the chemotherapy.
Contact your doctor, perhaps a potential dose reduction to reduce this toxic reaction is in order. But since it may be only a temporary cosmetic condition, the doctor may be hesitant to alter potential life-saving treatments your mother is receiving.
I know that it must increase the psychological distress ... hoping things will get better. -- Cynthia
Joined: Jan 2013
So many side effects
I would still check it out with the Oncologist just to be safe, but I'm sure its just ANOTHER side effect to the chemo regime.
I have the fungus, on my tongue and I had it 'Down there'. Diflucan got rid of the 'Down there' bit, but not on the tongue. I'm now on Nystatin four times a day.
I REALLY want to taste my sardines on toast later today.