Hi all.
My dad went in for his oesophagectomy around 5 weeks ago and in the last 2 weeks (at home) he's developed this cough. It starts off with him spitting up green phlem and then begins vomiting up liquid that is extremely strong smelli mg and does not smell like regular bile. It's severely impacting him as he struggles to eat and he's very distressed by not being able to relax or sleep. Was just wondering if anybody has been through anything similar and what helped? Thank you.
Hi lucyxox
Thanks for getting in touch.
My name is Paula and I am one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line.
Sorry to hear your dad has developed difficulties in the past 2 weeks following his Oesophagectomy and the distress it is causing you both.
Due to the concerns you have and with dad’s new symptoms we would suggest if you haven’t already to get in touch with dad’s hospital team, his CNS or the GP as soon as possible so he can be reassessed. His team are in an ideal position to review his current symptoms and possibly prescribe something to help.
We would also suggest asking the team if they could refer dad to a dietician for further dietary advice especially as his current symptoms are impacting on his dietary needs. You may find this link helpful to look at.
I can see you haven’t joined our online community forums yet. You may find it helpful sharing you’re experience with others.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have any further questions, please get in touch by email, webchat or phone. The Macmillan Support Line offers practical, clinical, financial and emotional support. You can call us free from landlines and from most mobile phone networks* on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm.
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