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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
Burning Sensation after Chemo
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
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Burning Sensation after Chemo
by Melanie108, May 05, 2008 03:27PM
My mom was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer three years ago. She had a complete hysterectomy, a portion of her bowel removed as well as her spleen. She was treated with taxol/carboplatin and was fine until a few months ago when a new tumor was discoverd. The new tumor is attached to her ureter, bladder, bowel and vagina - inoperable at this time. They started her on taxol/carboplatin again but she had an allergic reaction to the carbo and they are reevaluating the situation.
My question is now she is complaining of a burning sensation in her bladder. The doctor doesn't seem to know why. Any thoughts?
My question is now she is complaining of a burning sensation in her bladder. The doctor doesn't seem to know why. Any thoughts?
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., May 08, 2008 07:51AM
, May 08, 2008 07:51AM
Dear Melanie,
I am sorry that your mother is going through this tough time.
Burning in the bladder could be as simple as from a bladder infection. I assume that her doctor has checked a urine culture?
It is also possible that the tumor is causing bladder irritation by pressing on the bladder or even growing into the wall of the bladder. As appropriate therapy for the cancer is given, this symptom will get better. In the mean time,, your mother should ask her doctor about measures to help with symptoms such as an antispasmodic or a bladder anesthetic such as pyridium
best wishes
I am sorry that your mother is going through this tough time.
Burning in the bladder could be as simple as from a bladder infection. I assume that her doctor has checked a urine culture?
It is also possible that the tumor is causing bladder irritation by pressing on the bladder or even growing into the wall of the bladder. As appropriate therapy for the cancer is given, this symptom will get better. In the mean time,, your mother should ask her doctor about measures to help with symptoms such as an antispasmodic or a bladder anesthetic such as pyridium
best wishes
