Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,019 | Sue, That also happened to me a couple of times from ulcers in my mouth caused by the chemo and radiation. The first time (also in the MOs office) it really freaked me out. It is worth remembering that a little blood moixed with anything else, such as saliva, can look like a lot more than it is. Nonetheless, don't take any chances and call 911 if it happens to you at home.
Nelie
SCC(T2N0M0) part.glossectomy & neck dissect 2/9/05 & 2/25/05.33 IMRT(66 Gy),2 Cisplatin ended 06/03/05.Stage I breast cancer treated 2/05-11/05.Surgery to remove esophageal stricture 07/06, still having dilatations to keep esophagus open.Dysphagia. "When you're going through hell, keep going"
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