<human>: My mother (59,who has COPD, previous cancer{ovarian} and a variety of other major health concerns) just (yesterday) had surgery to debulk a tumor (squamous cell carcinoma) at the base of her tongue and there is some blood in her phlegm... Is this normal, or should we get her medical attention?
<bot>: Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.  She may have bleeding from her squamous cell carcinoma surgery site.  She should go for x-ray chest once to rule out cause of bleeding from lung disease.  Then she should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.