My day 76 yrs died  last week due to lung cancer and in the death summary it was mentioned as advanced carcinoma lung with septicema. 2 cycles of chemo was also done.  Just wanted to konw how did the blood infection happen.  He was very normal , fit and fine till the last days.
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.  He had lung cancer and taken chemotherapy. Chemotherapy causes decrease in blood count.  It is immune suppression Chat Doctor.  It leads to decrease in the immunity and person is prone to infection.  So it can lead to septicemia.  It is very common side effect of chemotherapy. 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.