Lung radiotherapy

Hello all.im just putting this post on to hopefully help others..I had a tumour in my lung. Well they wasn't sure it was but to be on safe side said. They would blast jf   I had 5 sessions and then they told me I could develop a cough.within the 14 days after treatment.well the cough started and came with a vengeance.  It chokes me . Leaves me breathless. Brings  mucus up ..it has got so bad I feel suicidal.its driving me mad.i have had steroids and antibiotics as well as sprays.nothing is helping at all .I'm at my whits end help

  • Hi Innabit,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear you are going through a tough time at the moment. I'm glad you have found the forum and I hope it can provide some support to you - we are always here if you need it.

    If you haven't already, please do discuss your difficulties with your doctor or medical team. It is important that they understand how much you are struggling, so appropriate action can be taken to improve things for you.

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    In the meantime, hopefully you'll receive some more replies here soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
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  • Hello I am so sorry your cough is causing problems. 50+years ago I had lung surgery for a tuberous growth. Following this I had a cough with mucus, I had physio with postural drainage thing did improve . Do go see a doctor whose best to advise you. Take hope from this forum. Wishing you well.pip