What Are the Complications of Mediastinal Tumours?
Every type of tumour (benign and cancerous) needs proper treatment to prevent complications. When the size of a mild tumour increases, it starts to spread against nearby tissues and organs. After a while, the function of these organs is affected, and other medical conditions begin to occur. It would help to know that malignant tumours can move to other parts of the body. Death could happen if the tumour spreads to the heart or affects the blood supply. When a tumour spreads to the spinal areas, it may result in spinal cord compression. It is essential to speak with your doctor before starting chemotherapy and radiation to prevent severe side effects, which include unbalanced appetite, bleeding conditions, severe anemia, constipation, diarrhea, weakness, hair loss (alopecia), infection, nausea/vomiting, pain and enlarged glands.
You may experience the following problems in the skin after radiation therapy – itching, scaly, shedding and boils.