lung brain cancer

[Paristomasmicheal]

I’m so worried, tho last 3 weeks my husband goes to sleep and immediately starts twitching and making moaning noises and talks but it’s all confusing. Is this normal for brain and lung condition, this is scary

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Dear Paristomasmichael

If your husband has not had his symptoms assessed, then his oncology team should assess him as soon as, it may be that if he is having some seizures this could be managed with medication, but does need assessing. Other reasons could be side effects from any medications that he is on or the cancer itself.

It may be helpful to take note of how long it lasts, does he go into a deep sleep afterwards, does his colour change, experiences a headache, is it only in bed at night or during the day also. Does the sleep come first or the twitching then into a sleep. These are questions the medical/palliative care team may ask.

You could contact the palliative care team that Tony is under the care of or the GP.

Sometimes there can be varying symptoms with cancer that has spread to the brain and our booklet on this may be helpful for you: roycastle.org/app/uploads/2...

It is understandable that any new symptoms can be frightening and you may be wondering if this is it happening now, especially if you have been told that he has a few weeks. The Palliative care team should be able to guide and support you through this.

Our ask the nurse helpline is open today on 0800 358 7200 and close at 5pm if you would like to chat.

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team