Hello

[Suebam]

Hi my name is sue and my mum had stage 4squamous cell lung cancer and COPD

She has just started her chemo treatment she's having gem carbo more for palliative care

So far fingers crossed apart from day 4 she's been really well not sick but does get crippling indigestion spasms

Any advice on this treatment would be very welcome as I'm feeling very overwhelmed with it all

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hi Suebam,

I am sorry to hear your mum is experiencing indigestion spasms which can be very painful. Indigestion is a common complaint experienced during chemotherapy.

I have attached a link which makes some recommendations for chemotherapy induced indigestion. See your GP if the dietary recommendations don't improve it.He /she may be able to offer some medications which may help.

nhs.uk/conditions/indigestion/

cancernet.co.uk/indigestion...

Kind regards,

All the team at the Roy Castle Helpline

[JanetteR57]

Hello Sue, It can be a worrying time for relatives as well as patients when awaiting test results or undergoing treatments. Have a look at the information on the Roy Castle website about treatment as it does describe some of the experiences of being on various treatments including chemotherapy. roycastle.org/how-we-help/l...

Does she have a cancer nurse specialist who you could chat with about your mum? They can be very helpful. Good luck.