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Life-limiting illness

Lung cancer - post chemo (way tmi imo but I had to ask)

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KatyMac · 06/07/2014 13:47

My dad had chemo on Tuesday for small cell lung cancer

He is coughing up bloody mucus, clots & goo (< that's a technical medical descriptionHmm)



He thinks it is the tumour breaking down - is this likely?

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Funkytown · 06/07/2014 13:49

My mum had his unfortunately lost her battle I don't think that the mucus and blood is a sign of it breaking down, I do remember my mother having quiet a lot of this so maybe it's something that comes with it
Maybe best to have a chat with his doctor ?

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KatyMac · 06/07/2014 13:55

Yes - but it's Sunday & he doesn't want to disturb anyone

Sorry about your mum

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Lovethesea · 06/07/2014 14:48

Macmillan have a lot of information on their website. Macmillan.org.uk and then look up cancer information and you can choose lung cancer for specifics x

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WeAllHaveWings · 06/07/2014 14:55

When my mum and dad have had chemo/dialysis/other treatments they usually leave hospital with leaflets and information on symptoms/side affects of treatment etc and what they can expect. If these symptoms are not in the information given I'd phone NHS 24 for advice.

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KatyMac · 06/07/2014 15:06

I've pulled rank & phoned the emergency helpline

I'm waiting for them to ring back

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KatyMac · 06/07/2014 17:07

Apparently they aren't too worried as long as his temperature doesn't go up - he must see the GP tomorrow as an urgent appointment

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Funkytown · 09/07/2014 19:14

That's good to hear and I hope all is well

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BrokenDownstairs · 09/07/2014 19:16

Keep an eye on his temperature as others have said, if that goes up call the unit asap

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KatyMac · 09/07/2014 20:47

Thanks guys

I do try to keep track of it

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nicename · 09/07/2014 20:52

The best thermometers are the ones you pop in your ear.

Hope the chemo goes well and he gets his strength up.

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KatyMac · 09/07/2014 21:00

He is eating much better too (that'll be the steroids I think - but they are finished now)

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