I have stage 4 oesophageal cancer and I am on a treatment break following a successful 6 months of Folfox.
i have developed a dry cough that is worse when I am talking or moving around. I have recently had a scan and lungs and windpipe are clear and oncologist thinks it is irritation of nerves which run close to the oesophagus.
she suggested some cough syrup- has anybody had similar or have recommendations for the best cough remedy?
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