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Can Chemo Therapy For Lung Cancer Causes Swallowing Problems?

I had a pericardial window 2 weeks ago. I am recovering from my 2nd bout with lung cancer..3A..finished chemo and radiation 1 year ago. I've had breathing and swallowing problems ever since then. My esophagus was hurt during radiation. I am wondering how long my at home recovery time will be. Thank you.
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Chemotherapy that can cause swelling problems is Oxaliplatin (which is not usually given for Lung Cancer). The most probable cause for your swallowing problems is an inflammation of the esophagus due to radiation (patients usually have them for a few weeks in some cases month after radiation), however one year after your treatment the symptoms must have gotten better, however a narrowing of the esophagus due to treatment may be a possibility, I recommend you seeing a GI specialist for an upper endoscopy.
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Can Chemo Therapy For Lung Cancer Causes Swallowing Problems?

Chemotherapy that can cause swelling problems is Oxaliplatin (which is not usually given for Lung Cancer). The most probable cause for your swallowing problems is an inflammation of the esophagus due to radiation (patients usually have them for a few weeks in some cases month after radiation), however one year after your treatment the symptoms must have gotten better, however a narrowing of the esophagus due to treatment may be a possibility, I recommend you seeing a GI specialist for an upper endoscopy.