Does chemo cause a constantly running nose after treatment ends?

Congratulations on completing your treatment - what an incredible milestone! A constantly running nose after chemotherapy can indeed happen as your body recovers and your immune system begins to rebuild itself. Many patients experience various side effects that can linger or even appear after treatment ends, and nasal symptoms are among those that some people report. It's always worth mentioning these changes to your healthcare team, especially at your upcoming appointment, as they can best assess whether it's treatment-related or if there are simple ways to help manage it.

I will hit my 2 mark next month and am hopeful that my PET scan will also be clear. Still have a runny nose.

Im currently getting R-chop for my B cell lymphoma. Treatment 5 of 6 is tomorrow. My nose has been very runny at times but its different than your typical runny nose. Its a very wet drippy type its not constant but deal with it multiple times throughout the day.

That sounds like the same thing, alright! I sure hope it will pass. Congratulations on session 5 of 6! I just had my PET scan and it is all clear, so hang in there!

Amen

Hi Anne I’m Peggy and yes mine has been running for 3 months now and constantly clearing my throat very annoying for me and my husband. I have my 6th chemo Today and hopefully my last on February 24.We shall see .

Great, Peggy! Wishing you a great out come!

Thank you Anne and you as well.

I was diagnosed with Stage 4 NH Lge B cell Lymphoma Jan 2025. Big shock. Had 6 rounds of chemo. Eventually PET Scan showed I was in remission. Blood tests since then have been good. CAT scan scheduled in June. I still have the drippy nose & not much energy. Doc tells me I was in pretty bad shape but have made great progress and need to have patience. Stamina is slow to come back. I'm 78 and still kicking, so I'm thankful for every day on the right side of the grass. God bless everyone in your journey. Be positive.

Great news, Jim! Keep moving forward! We are all with you in the journey!

Jim did you mean a different year you were diagnosed? You stated January 2026. That doesn't coincide with 6 rounds of treatment then another pet scan

You're right. It was Jan 25. (Chemo brain 🤓)

Ok that makes more sense Jim. I just finished 6 rounds of R-chop last month and it was over 5 months for me so I was confused how fast you did it lol