Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Completed Chemotherapy And Radiation For Hodgkins Lymphoma. Stretch Marks Appeared On Back. What Is The Cause?
A young friend of mine recently completed chemo and then radiation for hodgkins lymphoma . He now has what appears to look like a series of stretch mark looking marks on his back. His is a tall, very skinny 18 year old. Any ideas as what may have caused them. His oncologist asked if he had a girlfriend..... he does not.
Tue, 8 Oct 2013
The stretch marks can be because of loss of weight which he must have suffered during the disease and treatment. Or the radiation must have made the skin dry and loose its tensile strength. Wait for some time and things should be fine. Regards.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Hodgkin's lymphoma
Loading Online Doctors....