Re: Can confusion from brain met show itself suddenly? Originally Posted by earle58
up to 60% of lung ca pts, have brain mets.
yes, it can show itself that suddenly.
but she was presenting with lethargy before that, right?
likely r/t increased icp- hallmark s/s are nausea, ha, altered loc
depending on where the brain lesion is, it will manifest itself in sev'l ways.
visual
ha
n/v
loc
numbness, tingling (not to be confused with tingling in hands/feet r/t chemo)
paralysis
gait, balance
speech
seizures
ms
if can be confirmed through ct or mri, preferably mri.
there are treatments, all with poor prognosis.
she'll need atc care, tazz.
and probably, some haldol.
leslie
Yes I agree with my matey Leslie.
Can be very frightening to the family at these sudden and irreversible changes.
Hang in their Tazzie.
Would they consider Hospice care for her??
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