Weakness, Loss Of Muscles In Leg, Black Crusty Spots On Calves, Loss Of Weight Post Chemo And Radiotherapy For Lung Cancer. Cause Of Black Marks?
My father has had treatment for lung cancer chemo and radiotherapy . sclc. He now just has scar tissue but is incredibly weak. His legs have lost all muscle and he has noticed black spots on his calves which are crusty. Last night my mother had to undress him for bed as he was so weak. He is 78 years old and lost over a stone in weight over the past 6 months. Should he go to hospital? The black marks are worrying.
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Black crusty marks on the calves are likely to be the skin changes secondary to the chemotherapy that he recieved.
But a direct examination is needed to confirm the benignness of these lesions. It is best to consult a dermatologist to allay your anxiety.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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Weakness, Loss Of Muscles In Leg, Black Crusty Spots On Calves, Loss Of Weight Post Chemo And Radiotherapy For Lung Cancer. Cause Of Black Marks?
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Black crusty marks on the calves are likely to be the skin changes secondary to the chemotherapy that he recieved. But a direct examination is needed to confirm the benignness of these lesions. It is best to consult a dermatologist to allay your anxiety. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com