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Husband with oral cancer having mucous side effects from radiation

CAP — Fri, 24 May 2019 02:31:57 GMT

Hi,

I’m new to this. Does anyone have advice on coping with the mucous (coughing it out)? My husband just had day 18 of radiation. He is supposed to have 30. He had two days of chemo (Cisplatin) the first two days of radiation and then two more days this week. He is coughing constantly but says there is nothing to spit out. I don’t see how he can sleep.

Thanks for any help.

Re: Husband with oral cancer having mucous side effects from radiation

Budgie — Fri, 24 May 2019 05:07:51 GMT

Hi there CAP,

I don't know whether or not you've seen this yet but, @CaptainAustrali started a conversation a while ago that is bound to have some good information for you as there have been over 140 responses.

Your experience with side effects from head & neck cancer treatment (radiation / mucositis)

I hope this helps you.

Budgie