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Lung Cancer Treatments Symptoms that affect patients during and post treatment
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Surgery Post thoracotomy pain. (neuropathic, muscular or bone) Infection Weeping drain site Increased breathlessness Vocal cord Palsy (Weakened or hoarse voice)
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Chemotherapy Infection Sore mouth Bruising or bleeding Anaemia Nausea / sickness Hair loss Fatigue Pain in fingers and toes (long term)
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Radiotherapy Increased pain Flu like symptoms Cough Gastritis (pain or burning when swallowing ) Tiredness (fatigue) Sunburn type rash where treatment given. Chest pain
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Targeted therapies Infection Diarrhoea Acne type rash that can become infected. Fatigue Anorexia
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Best Supportive Care Any symptoms can occur. ADVISE Referral to GP, D/N or specialist Palliative care team (Hospice)
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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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