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My mum has terminal lung cancer

Cavanb
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Hi everyone my mum was diagnosed with scormous cell melanoma cancer in the lung or how ever you say it excuse my poor spelling she has been told it’s terminal I am just worried about the purple blue and red veins that have appeared all over her chest and arms could anyone tell me what this is please thank you all in advance for your help 

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Cavanb.

    I'm sorry to hear that your mum was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, no wonder this is a worrying time for you.

    Unfortunately, as I don't have a medical background I can't say what the veins that have appeared all over her chest and arm are. 

    If you wish to speak to someone medically trained and ask this question though, our cancer nurses would be happy to chat with you. Their lines are open Monday - Friday between 9 a.m - 5 p.m on 0808 800 4040.

    Best wishes to you and your mum,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

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