The symptoms being experienced — headaches, dizziness, nausea, and blurred vision — are worth taking very seriously, especially given the lung cancer history. These can be signs that cancer may have spread to the brain, and they should be discussed with a doctor right away.
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The symptoms being experienced — headaches, dizziness, nausea, and blurred vision — are worth taking very seriously, especially given the lung cancer history. These can be signs that cancer may have spread to the brain, and they should be discussed with a doctor right away.
A MyLungCancerTeam member shared something similar: "The only symptoms I had were headaches and zoning out in little bursts here and there, looking back on it" — which turned out to be related to brain metastasis. When lung cancer spreads to the brain, symptoms can include:
- Severe headaches, especially in the morning
- Dizziness or weakness in the limbs
- Confusion and memory problems
- Vision changes
- Seizures
Doctors typically use MRI or CT scans to check whether cancer has spread to the brain. Given that these symptoms have been present for eight months, it's really important not to wait any longer to get checked out. With an EGFR+ EXON 18 mutation and no adjuvant therapy after the lobectomy, there are targeted therapy options that doctors may consider if recurrence is confirmed. Keeping a symptom journal — noting what was felt, when it started, and how long it lasted — can be really helpful when speaking with the care team.
Please reach out to a doctor as soon as possible. These symptoms deserve prompt attention. 💙
July 6
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