posted by duffy1984
13 December 2022
Chemo and sore throat
Last reply:
16 December 2022 15:01
Hi My father 76 has just started chemo/radium for lung cancer stage 3c. He has had his 1st of 3 of chemo thursday gone and will start his first of 30 radium next week. He is complaining of a very sore throat and alot of phlegm in his throat, No temp is this normal
Hi Duffy1984,
Thank you for posting on Ask a Nurse.
I am sorry to read that your dad is undergoing treatment for lung cancer.
Your dad’s symptoms of sore throat and an increased amount of phlegm do need to be reviewed by his doctor. You should contact the oncology unit where he is being treated to let them know how your dad is.
If you would like to discuss this with one of the cancer nurses on the Support Line please call 1800 200 700, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Kind regards,
Cancer Nurse