Sorry to hear this.
Unfortunately anyone with a diagnosis of cancer is at increased risk of a DVT - deep vein thrombosis. It is not just those undergoing chemo. Something we all need to be aware of
Gloria, you like all us caregivers will be a champion at catching those curved balls. You caught this one.
Hope all goes smoothly now for you both,
Tammy

Caregiver/advocate to Husband Kris age 59@ diagnosis
DX Dec '10 SCC BOT T4aN2bM0 HPV+ve.Cisplatin x3 35 IMRT.
PET 6/11 clear.
R) level 2-4 neck dissection 8/1/11 to remove residual node - necrotic with NED
Feb '12 Ca back.. 3/8/12 total glossectomy/laryngectomy/bilat neck dissection/partial pharyngectomy etc. clear margins. All nodes negative for disease. PEG in.
March 2017 - 5 years disease free. Woohoo!