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Bleeding

Zillah
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Orophangeal T4N1 .SCC.  75 Yr old .husband has declined therapies . Bleeding tongue today . How to stop the bleeding? 

  • Hi Zillah

    Thanks for getting in touch and welcome to our online community. My name is Sherrye and I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line.

    At Macmillan Cancer Support with any new, changing, or worsening symptom such as bleeding we’d always suggest report this to the medical team, GP or NHS 111 for assessment.

    If the bleeding is more than a few drops or is making him cough or struggle to breath I would strongly encourage you to call 999 for urgent help and assessment.

    I understand your husband has declined treatment therapies but his symptoms can still be managed by his GP and any other appropriate services.

    I hope this information helps. Please feel free to get back in touch if you want more information or support.

    Best wishes,

    Sherrye H,

    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), send us an email or contact us through webchat.

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