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Q: Mesothileoma - can\'t eat w/o feeling sick / vomiting

asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 7th, 2007

My father was diagnosed with Mesothileoma in August and had his left lung removed in October hes now home and doing well but cannot eat textured food without being sick, he can only eat things like porridge or weetabix and soft food but any sort of solid food makes him feel sick or to the extent of being sick. This has been going on for about 3 days now and i was wondering what it could be? any help would be great as i have seen my dad in enough pain and i dont want to see him in anymore.
Thanks

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on December 7th, 2007

Lung Cancer Answer A3418

Unfortunately, mesothelioma is a very malignant tumor. The esophagus is located near the lungs so a mesothelial tumor can affect the esophagus and cause those eating difficulties that you describe. A gastroscopy can reveal if the esophagus is affected or not. You can consult an internist for more information about the procedure and diagnosis.

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