Guest Posted February 25, 2003 Posted February 25, 2003 My Dad (Stage IIIB NSCLC) just finished his first round of chemo/radiation a couple of weeks ago (36 radiation treatments and 6 Carboplatin/Taxol). He is having good days and bad days since the end of his treatment. He undergoes tests this week and we'll find out how successful the treatment was (please say a prayer!). Today, however, he coughed up some blood. I automatically assume the worst. Has anyone had this happen?? Any ideas what could have caused this? Is this a bad indication?? He has also continued to receive weekly Procrit shots since the treatment. I'm trying not to read too much into it, but it's difficult. Appreciate any advice out there!!!!! Amy Quote
john Posted February 25, 2003 Posted February 25, 2003 Dont know of anyone personally, but Lance Armstrong (the cyclist) describes in his book how he coughed up black goop while undergoing chemo. He said he visualized it being dead cancer cells If you have any concerns contact you doctor Take care Quote
john Posted February 25, 2003 Posted February 25, 2003 I would contact the doctor as soon as you can. Just to make sure nothing is wrong God Bless Quote
Guest DaveG Posted February 25, 2003 Posted February 25, 2003 I coughed up blood after both of my surgeries. I would have to assume, that with chemo (I haven't had chemo) the possibility would be there that blood could be coughed up. I would expect, if he was coughing blood before chemo, that he would probably cough blood during/after chemo. That should clear as the cancer clears. Just remember there has been damage to his lungs, either way. Quote
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