Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Chemotherapy Question

My grandfather was receiving chemotherapy last week and the nurse messed up and he received a bottle of medicine in 15 minutes, that normally takes 45 minutes to an hour.  During which he lost his speech, but it came back in 5 minutes.  Now he is having problems with his sight and his mouth is still numb.  Do I need to find another Dr. or what?   I know the symptoms are related to the mess up, and I just need some suggestions....Thanks
2 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
Ask for a more experienced nurse. And it is really strange the side effencts you posted, they shouldn't stay even near 10 days even if that did happen, ask for an early chemo break ( or how you call it ) to see if the simptoms go away.

Wish you best luck, hope it will be ok!
Helpful - 0
1666434 tn?1325262350
My grandmother was almost overdosed, she was sharp as a tac and asked a lot of questions and then went and got a 2nd opinion in a different city.  She ended up transferring there and it helped her so much.  Keep us posted on your situation.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Cancer Community

Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Here are 15 ways to help prevent lung cancer.
New cervical cancer screening guidelines change when and how women should be tested for the disease.
They got it all wrong: Why the PSA test is imperative for saving lives from prostate cancer
Everything you wanted to know about colonoscopy but were afraid to ask
A quick primer on the different ways breast cancer can be treated.
Get the facts about this disease that affects more than 240,000 men each year.