renee_ky Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 As of today, Scott is coughing up black "stuff" ??? Does anyone know if this is from radiation and/or chemo, or is this another "expected" part of lung cancer? Thanks! Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Renee - I don't know of any "black" stuff, but old or dried blood can look black....call the doctor....... Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCarl Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Absolutely get ahold of a doctor ASAP. Blood that has been exposed to oxygen turns very dark (almost black) in color. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renee_ky Posted July 31, 2004 Author Share Posted July 31, 2004 I do not know how to reach his Oncologist on weekends, but I think they have a message service. If not, I will contact our family Doctor, I do know how to reach him. Thanks for the replies, I was not sure what to do. Scott says everything is "nothing". Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Dear Renee, I am glad you decided to contact your doctor. PLEASE let us know how you make out... Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Renee please let us know what the doctors said. Always my thoughts are with you and Scott. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayleMarie Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 My mom coughed up black stuff and the doctor said it was common with her type of lung cancer. She had Squamous Cell NSCLC. Most of the time her cough just produced phlegm with a bloody pink tinge, but occasionally the black stuff. She did not have radiation at all, so I know it wasnt that. Dont ever hesitate to call the doctor though! That is their job and they expect you to. My best, Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roseymac Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 I beleive my husband coughed some black gunk last year when he had first began radiation, it didn't last too long, after that he had a lot of clear for a while, now he rarely coughs at all. Maybe it was caused by the radiation. I would ask the Doctor. Hope this helps a little Rosemary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renee_ky Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 I spoke to our family doctor. He said it is normal with lung cancer, in some patients, not all experience it. He said blood is what we should worry about, not the black stuff. Whew!!! Everything scares me! Thanks for the reponses! Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 Well, Renee, I sure am glad that it's nothing to worry about, and I am also glad that you told us about this and posted this information for everyone else to know about. That would be terribly frightening to have that happen. If anyone thinks about it that has had this happen to them, I would be interested in knowing exactly what it is that is being coughed up. So, the next time you are in your doctor's office, if time permits, please ask him/her and let us know. Renee, again, I am so glad that Scott is ok. You and Scott are still in my prayers. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 Renee, glad this turned out to be normal. Been worrying all day about you both. {{{{{ Renee & Scott }}}}} Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 Renee, I am surprised it is normal and would like to know what the doctor's reply is when you ask him what it is. The only black stuff I ever heard of being coughed up is old blood. Since that doesn't seem to be what it is I am very curious. Glad you called the doctor...better than being worried all weekend. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renee_ky Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 Scott goes back for radiation again tomorrow, to end this round. While we are there, I am going to walk upstairs and ask one of the oncologists why it is normal (does not see normal) and will find out exactly what it is. Will update a post tomorrow afternoon (after 3:00) when I find out. Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renee_ky Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 Scott goes back for radiation again tomorrow, to end this round. While we are there, I am going to walk upstairs and ask one of the oncologists why it is normal (does not see normal) and will find out exactly what it is. They thinks mets to the liver, heart, ribs, pelvic (and anywhere else) is "normal" to, so "normal" to me does not necessarily mean "no big deal" after I thought about it last night. Will update a post tomorrow afternoon (after 3:00) when I find out. Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 Let us know how it goes tomm. and what you find out. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Yes!!! Definately check with the oncologist or the radiologist about this. Old blood is black when coughed or vomited up. Also stools are black if it is from blood from the colon. The nurse in me has spoken. I feel like the wizard behind the curtain in The Wizard of Oz, you know when he says, 'the great oz has spoken!' OK I am tired- Love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renee_ky Posted August 2, 2004 Author Share Posted August 2, 2004 Just wanted to let you all know that I spoke to the oncologist about 10 minutes ago, regarding this black matter that Scott is coughing up. Per the oncologist (easiest way h coudl explain it to me) when tumor is broken down, it is absorbed into the blood stream. In this case, it is "most likely" blood that was not absorbed into the blood stream, and has to come out some how. He said if this is what it is, then it is a good thing. Because if the old blood just sits there, it will make him feel quite ill. He ask that I bring Scott in tomorrow and let them check his blood count, just to make sure he is not bleeding from within. But, he said he feels confident that this is the tumor breaking, and he would call that progress. Will let you knwo about the blood work tomorrow. Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 hmmmm. Learn something new every day. If it wasn't blood, I would have hazarded a guess that it was necrotic tissue that couldn't be resorbed fast enough. So glad you asked! Thanks. XOXOXOXOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Thanks for the update Renee. Progress sounds good as always you and Scott are in my prayers. Let us know how it goes tomm. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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