[quote=larry6905]I go to chemo and radiation dr today. I had PEG put in on Fri and have been spitting up large amounts of phlegm and blood. A home health care nurse came out to give us beginning of training with the PEG. I am experiencing a lot of acid since PEG was placed. Tomorrow I begin Radiation. [/quote]

I wouldn't worry about the mucus or the blood at this point. It could be many things. Even something as little as worrying could increase acid or irritating the vagus nerve while placing the PEG would do it. You are in good hands now. If you suddenly start seeing large volumes of blood, go to the ER immediately to be safe. The color of the blood is a good indication of where it is or where it is coming from.

Best wishes for some smooth sailing.

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