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

[KatyMac]

My dad had chemo on Tuesday for small cell lung cancer

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

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

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 ?

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

Sorry about your mum

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

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.

I've pulled rank & phoned the emergency helpline

I'm waiting for them to ring back

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

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

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

Thanks guys

I do try to keep track of it

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

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

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