renee_ky Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I knwo I panic easily, and I drive his Oncologist CRAZY (they say I don't) But I never know what to see as "notmal" and what to report. Scott is scheduled for CT scans of chest, abdomen and pelvis on the 12th. And, a full body bone scan on the 13th. And, we go back for the results on the 15th. The oncologist did confirm what the ER said, and that is, the cancer is in his ribs (2 broken) and the tumor in his lung is significantly larger. Here is my concern.This morning, when he coughs deep, he coughs up blood and his chest is "rattling", it sounds horrible. Once he coughs, it stops, but it builds back up in a amtter of minutes. He feels really weak and tired, though he did get up and take a shower, and ate a coupel of crackers. He also feels liek he has acid indegestion, or heartburn. I am worried, I do not know what to do Thanks, Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Call the oncologist and just say you wnat to report that he is coughing blood, say i am sorry, i was not sure if i should call I think that is a legitimate reason to call! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renee_ky Posted July 8, 2004 Author Share Posted July 8, 2004 OK.. calling now, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Oh Renee, Please update as soon as you get news on Scott. Always my thoughts and prayers are with you. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Yeah, I want to know, too. That is definitely a reason to call the oncologist. don't worry about driving them crazy, they're paid big money to be driven crazy. Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Never be afraid to call the dr. especially if coughing up blood. I was told this by my dr. directlly. Coughing up blood should not be ignored. Glad to see you are calling. My thoughts and good wishes to you. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Call the onc.- if for no other reason than to ease your mind. Its part of their job to inform the patients so not to worry themselves sick! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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