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Lung Cancer Treatments Symptoms that affect patients during and post treatment.

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1 Lung Cancer Treatments Symptoms that affect patients during and post treatment

2 Surgery Post thoracotomy pain. (neuropathic, muscular or bone) Infection Weeping drain site Increased breathlessness Vocal cord Palsy (Weakened or hoarse voice)

3 Chemotherapy Infection Sore mouth Bruising or bleeding Anaemia Nausea / sickness Hair loss Fatigue Pain in fingers and toes (long term)

4 Radiotherapy Increased pain Flu like symptoms Cough Gastritis (pain or burning when swallowing ) Tiredness (fatigue) Sunburn type rash where treatment given. Chest pain

5 Targeted therapies Infection Diarrhoea Acne type rash that can become infected. Fatigue Anorexia

6 Best Supportive Care Any symptoms can occur. ADVISE Referral to GP, D/N or specialist Palliative care team (Hospice)

7 What to do next! Any worries or concerns after speaking to the patient following cancer treatment Refer them back to : - Weston Park Hospital (01142265000) Chatsfield Suite (01302 366666 ext 6111) DRI- Lung Nurses (01302 553285)


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