Burping with Lung Cancer?

[bbcat417]

My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer about 1 month ago and it has spread to the brain and adrenal gland.  She is having radiation on the brain.  Lately she has had nausea and burping... she is having a hard time eating.  We do have an appt with the doctor scheduled, but I am just curious if anyone has heard of this?

[MVanS]

Hi.  My mom hand lung cancer as well.  She had a lot of problems eating due to the radiation right over her esophagus.  I found cold items like yogurt or ice cream helped a lot.  Smoothies are a great way to pack in calories and vitamins and it goes down easily.  We also got some Ensure, high protein and weight gain both.  Good luck to all of you!

[LLWB]

hiccups are also a common side effect of lung cancer. There is medication for hiccups also..my husband had them for 3 days. Over weekend of course.

[bbcat417]

Thank you for your response.  I did speak with the doc today.  He prescribed prilosec and reglan (sp?) along with maloxx.  I am hoping this will help her discomfort.  She hasn't been eating and I know she needs to in order to keep her strength up.  That is the one thing the docs have really stressed.  I just want her to be strong and fight.  Thanks again.

[ipnotica]

I'm sorry about your mom's diagnosis.  I think burping is fairly common with nausea.  If she has a tumor close to the esophagus and/or trouble swallowing that could cause burping as well.

Maybe she could ask her Dr  to prescribe something for the nausea and that should also help with the burping.