After breast masectomy, lesion to the left side of head discovered through CT scan. I received 10courses of radiotheraphy and 2courses of chemo. But still feel like falling toward left side of head, left eyes still blurred, strong coughs and cannot walk strait, I staggers. I am presently on 2wks xeloda. Pls advise me what to do I want to walk well again. Pls treat as urgent. Pls mail to YYYY@YYYY . Thanks God bless u.
Hi, Thanks for writing in. The brain is an important organ concerning maintaining balance and posture. It is possible that even after lesion removal, effects are persisting on the balance mechanism. The balance in human is carried by the cerebellum at the back of the brain and the inner ear which contains the vestibular apparatus. Also, there are nerves arising from the brain stem that supplies these areas and integrates the information and maintains a body posture that helps in balance. Due to your cancer lesion surgery with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, if received in the head region, the nerves might have got damaged temporarily, and it might take some time to get back to normal. Your doctor will give you medications that help in nerve regeneration. Wish you quick recovery. Please do not worry.