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DianeFrankowski
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 Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:09 am Post subject: Chemo Coughing up Blood |
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My husband has PC, went through Cyberknife in April and is now being treated with chemo. First it was 7 weeks on and one off; followed by 3 weeks on and one off since about June. Every morning he has some reallly bad Hacking spells and just told me that he is coughing up blood and feels like he is choking on it. At night he says he feels like his esophagus is dried up. Is this serious or can it be related to the chemo? Please help.
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DianeFrankowski
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| Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:33 am Post subject: Coughing up blood |
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Thank you for responding. I called the oncologist and the nurse told me to get some robitussin and a humidifier (which I did--very expensive)...and last night ran the humidifier but he hasn't gotten up yet so I don't know if it helped. The onocologist didn't seem concerned. We just moved here to Lansdale, PA from Florida for better cancer care and have an appointment with a family dr. on Monday (chemo in the a.m. and dr in the afternoon). I feel like you do, though....I think there is something more serious. What do you think? The nurse took it rather lightly though....Diane
P.S. A big hug to you .....every survivor is an inspiration to others...
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DianeFrankowski
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| Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:36 pm Post subject: Update |
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Jim. Thank you for posting that. I never thought about the change in climate being a factor. Joe is getting so depressed over everything right now. He has been going through chemo for over 6 months (following cyberknife treatment) and there is no end in site...at least the drs make it seem like it will go on and on. He is VERY emotional.....and he wants no part of Christmas at all (although we are faithful Catholics) ...no decorations..etc.....He cries at the drop of a hat and I don't know how to help him. I don't know what to say to him. I am so afraid that he is just giving up....Chemo is so rough....and changing cities (Florida to Pennsylvania) and drs. right in the middle has made it harder. He makes these rash decisions at the drop of the hat (2 major ones ever since this started)...I am so lost and afraid. Diane
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jessica026
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| Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:57 pm Post subject: Re: Chemo Coughing up Blood |
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Diane< i am so sorry you are going through this.
is there a hospice facility near you? they have great counsiling on site and can probably help you on how to handle this situation.
No one knows what to say to someone who is dying and they are entitled to how they feel i guess...he is probably angry right now..there are so many phases a person goes through.
Can you ask the dr if chemo is helping? if its not you might just want to quit, and it could possibly be making him more tired and more emotional?
I dont know,,just a thought.
try to have a merry christmas ok? |
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