Guest Rob Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 My father in Law has just had surgery to get to a vein in his upper left chest after the ones in his arms colapsed and has emediatly started to cough up blood. the doctors here in Spain are good but i'm sure something is being missed in the translation. Help. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Sorry enter key pressed!! He has stage 4 lung cancer and has 2 drain tubes inserted into his left plural cavity, cancer in the lymph gland and a tumor on his kidney and DVT in the left leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanwit Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 The doctors should know best but it could be a blood clot in the lungs. Does he also have shortness of breath or any of these other symtoms. Symptoms of pulmonary embolus People with pulmonary embolus may have: a cough that begins suddenly, and may produce bloody sputum (mucus): significant amounts of visible blood or lightly blood streaked sputum sudden onset of shortness of breath at rest or with exertion splinting of ribs with breathing (e.g., bending over or holding the chest) lightheadedness fainting dizziness sweating anxiety rapid breathing rapid heart rate chest pain: under the breastbone or on one side sharp, stabbing, burning, aching or dull, heavy sensation may be worse at night may radiate to the shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, or other area may be worsened by breathing deeply, coughing, eating, bending, or stooping If you have these symptoms, or if you think you have pulmonary embolus, see your doctor right away. Your symptoms could be caused by pulmonary embolus, or they could be caused by another disease; only a doctor can tell. Let us know what the Spanish doctors think Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastLadi Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Rob, I am sorry that your dad is going through such difficulty. Chuck gave you some very good information to inquire about. I would say that if you are having difficulty understanding the drs. as my mom says, please explain it to me like a five year old, the point in that is to make it as easy and simple as possible to understand. Also does your father have a regular dr. he sees or just an oncologist. I ask because if he does you may want to talk to his dr. to explain to you what all what your dad is going thru indicates. I hope and pray that you get the information you need about your dad, and hope that he will get thru this. Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Rob, I am so sorry that you and your dad are going through all of this. I pray that you will get the answers you need soon, and that your dad will get some relief. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Rob, So very sorry you are going through this with your Dad. Please keep pushing the Doctor's for answers. Your Dad is lucky to have such a concerned son. Regards, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Wow Rob, I don't know what to say. I would ASSUME that docs know best, but I know how you feel. Take care, and know I am thinking of you. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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