Firstly, I want to say, I wish recovery for anyone who has lung cancer.
I have been seeing blood in my phlegm for 4 days, yesterday I visited the doctor,
I told him that I have nasal mucus, but usually every morning I spit out phlegm with blood. He examined me, told me something like “bronchitis,” and prescribed me medications.
I'm worried that something serious, like lung cancer; he gave me consent for an x-ray test, told me not to worry, nothing seemed serious but I was still afraid.
It seems strange to me that I have bronchitis without a cough!! I was so nervous when I visited the doctor, I forgot to ask him; Why do I have bronchitis without a cough!
I don't know what to think? I don't know if this is a health concern or not, but my mind keeps telling me that it could be lung.
I'm still 26 years old, I have a lot to do in life, I'm afraid lung cancer will come and end my world just like this. I tried to think positive, but the “what if” scenarios kill any positive thought in my mind. I hope someone here advises me. Helps me understand
Hi Elea you think it is strange to have bronchitis without a cough, but you do not think it strange to have lung cancer without a cough? If there is no cough how are you coughing up blood in your phlegm? I think that is your answer, it is not coming from your lungs. Listen to your doctor, he knows best.
I guess you are trying to see if your symptoms can be lung cancer. Although no one here is medically trained and cannot give medical advice I can share my story with you, which I hope will reassure you.
When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, I was coughing continuously, I was coughing up blood all day long! So much blood not just a streak. My chest was wheezing because there wasn’t enough oxygen getting into my lung due to the tumour, and my lung was collapsing. I couldn’t walk from the lounge to the bathroom I was so breathless. I Couldn’t eat, I had no appetite at all, and lost over 2 stone in weight. I am in constant pain. My shoulder where my tumour is in my right lung, is so painful some days I can’t raise my arm, and it keeps me awake at night.
I was 45 when I was diagnosed, with 3 children. I was told I had 6 months to live and I wasn’t just scared I was terrified. I lost my job, I lost my husband, I lost my friends. I am so grateful to still be here, but knowing I have an incurable cancer is still terrifying and something I would not wish on anyone.
It sounds like the medicine your doctor has prescribed is working well for you. I wish you all the very best.
Elea if you have an appointment you must go! Was this through the NHS?
