Diagnosed with stage 2 endometrial cancer, has a blood clot, about to start chemo. Is clot a side effect ?
Patient: Hi my sister was diagnosed with stage two endometrial cancer. Had a full hysterectomy and unfortunately they found cancer cells on her ovary from the pathology report. She is now in her final cycle of chemo and will start radiarTigon in a few weeks. Her team of drs told her this is for prevention purposes. Last week she found out she has a blood clot and is being treated for it. She is really down and her emotional state is fragile. Can you confirm that a blood clot is in fact a side effect. Every time she gets a new side effect she thinks the cancer is spread thanks for your input. Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing in.Your sister has had a total hysterectomy with removal of ovaries. On pathological analysis there are cancer cells found in the ovary specimen. She is on her last cycle of chemotherapy and due for radiotherapy.Form what you have written, I understand there is a clot in the leg deep viens. This condition is known as deep vein thrombosis and confirmed by venous Doppler for lower limbs. This requires slow treatment with anticoagulants which are blood thinning agents.I reassure you that it is a side effect of cancer treatment and not a sign of cancer spread.God Bless your sister for a quick and complete recovery.Hope this helps