Please can you help I have lung cancer liver cancer and pancreatic cancer I seem to be getting a bad stomach at night and every time I burp the smell is terrible it could clear a room in seconds what is it and any cure ? Thanks
Please can you help I have lung cancer liver cancer and pancreatic cancer I seem to be getting a bad stomach at night and every time I burp the smell is terrible it could clear a room in seconds what is it and any cure ? Thanks
Hello Pmr 1,
Thanks for getting in touch with us. It’s understandable that you are worried about your bad stomach and smell when you burp. I appreciate that it’s not very pleasant for you.
There are a few reasons why you may be experiencing this, it could be something that you have eaten. Gas is produced when bacteria is breaking down the food. This can cause foul smelling burps. Other reasons include if you have any Gastrointestinal problems and/or infection.
Your pancreas helps to break down food and it’s common for it to cause problems with eating and digesting food. Symptoms can include bloating of the stomach, lots of wind and burping.
I am not sure if you have spoken to your cancer team about your stomach and burping, if not I would encourage you to let them know. It’s the best way to find out what is causing it and they can recommend ways to help reduce or alleviate it.
I hope this helps.
Best wishes,
Linda J, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.
Ref/ JL
