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Hi!

My dad is being treated for small cell lung cancer. He was diagnosed June 2016. He went through chemo this summer/fall, and now is undergoing radiation therapy on his chest and brain. We are praying for good results on his next scans. He mentions he feels a little unbalanced when walking. He told his doctor this today, and his doctor said it may be a side effect of the radiation. Has anyone else experienced being unbalanced while undergoing radiation? I'm a little concerned.

With love,

Lisa k

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@Lisak I haven't heard of any one who was unbalanced from radiation. But that doesn't mean theres no one out there who isn't unbalanced. I would listen to the dr. or look it up. sorry I couldn't help very much. but if you need to talk i'm here i'm a very good lisener. Jo Taylor

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dougeldog

Have a friend that had brain lesions as well. Before they radiated the lesions she felt unbalanced.

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Dterwill

Hi Lisamk55.. I was unsteady on my feet during brain radiation. Fell one time down the step's. It got to where I wouldn't even shower unless my husband was home. Radiation was very hard on me. I will keep your Dad in my prayers. 🙏🏻

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Lisamk55 in reply to Dterwill

Hi Dterwill,

That makes me feel better that others have experienced this. radiation and chemo changes so much in the body. I'm actually spending the weekend with my dad, so I will tell him that he's not alone with the unbalance feeling. Thank you for the prayers! I pray he will get through this. He's a fighter!

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Texas64

Hi. Yes I experienced unbalance but my drs immediately had me drinking Gatorade and getting hydrating infusions. I was getting dehydrated.

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Lisamk55 in reply to Texas64

Thanks for your reply! That helps shed some light that others have experienced this. He feels mostly unbalanced when in the shower. I think the radiation is causing his equilibrium to be a bit off. Praying this subsides once the radiation treatment is done.

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Texas64 in reply to Lisamk55

The imbalance will go away once radiation stops. Keep your dad hydrated. Gatorade is great at this.

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