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What Could Dark Green Stools During Chemotherapy Suggest?
my mother is in her early seventies and undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer that has spread to her liver.Today was one of those bad days and she started having a dark green stool. My mother is on the other side of the country and I don't have all the details but what is the quick answer to this???
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query for your mother thoroughly .
* The green stools indicate
- derangement of the bile drainage system
- hepatic issues with malignancy spread
- side effect of chemotherapy
- altered gut flora mechanics
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing her fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query for your mother thoroughly .
* The green stools indicate
- derangement of the bile drainage system
- hepatic issues with malignancy spread
- side effect of chemotherapy
- altered gut flora mechanics
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing her fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
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