Lung cancer

Hi my husband has had a pet scan .awitibg results .he was hospitalized with nvery swollen painful hands. Still suffering is this normal with lung cancer .please

[suerao]

Hi Sheena,

Yes, that's a common symptom of lung cancer. My dad dint make it. His hands started swelling 2 month's before he left us. However there could be other reasons too. Plz chk with ur doc. Hold on be strong.

Love,

Sue

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Thankyou sue thought it was connected ..cmy husband finds it difficult getting dressed and holding cups etc .his shoulder is very uncomfoetable as well .waiting. For pet scan results

[Bow-19]

I have lung cancer and swollen hands and it's a side effect of the medication that I am on. It's worth checking with your doctor as to the cause or another health professional

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Thanks for reply .he isnt on any medication yet just waiting for outcome

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Dear Sheena

Welcome to the forum, and sorry to hear of your husbands recent illness.

Swollen hands can be caused by a variety of illnesses, fluid retention, arthritis, immune disorders, gout. It is not usually the first sign of lung cancer. Symptoms of lung cancer are usually a cough that does not go away, coughing up blood, pain on breathing, and tiredness.

Waiting for results is such an anxious time, and hopefully you will receive the results of the pet scan soon.

If your husband is still in discomfort/pain in his hands do let your GP know (or you may have done this already)

If you wish to discuss anything you can call us on our free nurse led helpline number on

0800 358 7200

All the best

The Roy Castle Support Team

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Thankyou for your reply .he has been in hospital and had all the tests done and nothing showed up as far as the pain and swelling .he was on antibiotic drips etc .the cat scan showed up patches on top of right lung and spotting further down so went for pet scan .still waiting results ..they said it was a mistery why he was getting swelling .and his left shoulder is very painful . we will find out soon i hope