Digestion

I’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer stage 4 pallative care.Its in my lymph nodes and liver as well.I am struggling with food .Its like there’s a blockage in my chest which food seems to sit and then come back up.Is there anything I can do to help this?

  • Hello and thank you for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis and the current problem you have with eating.

    I do think that you need to let your cancer team, perhaps your lung cancer nurse know about the blockage you feel. Or you could let your GP know. It could be related to gastric reflux disease but to be honest I can't be sure of that so you do need to get checked out.

    Hopefully, it can be found out what is causing this, you will get treatment to make you feel better and then you will be able to eat better.

    Please do talk to your cancer team or GP about this.

    You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline