My husband was diagnosed with bowel cancer last January through the routine tests that come through the post. He had no symptoms and was operated on last March to remove the affected part of the bowel. He recovered well and they thought all was well but in August his 3 monthly bloods threw up a problem. Cut to a few months later and it was discovered he had 4 liver mets. He’s just had his last chemo and we’re waiting on the results to see if he’ll need surgery. Since starting chemo his mood has been awful, snappy, and agitated, doesn't want to be asked how he is and whilst I understand this I’m finding it really hard. I thought we’d be going through it supporting each other not snapping at each other
Hi Karen
2017
I had surgery to remove a malignant bowel tumour.... anterior resection.... tough times for myself and my wife....we got through .... discharged after final scans in December 2022.... February 2023 diagnosed with head and neck cancer.... very very tough treatment again.... Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy.... feeding tube inserted in my abdomen... very painful side effects....
I was all over the place .. unfortunately my wife got the brunt of my mood swings.... things improved vastly after treatment stopped and side effects diminished.... hopefully it will be the same for you.
Take care and best of luck
Peter
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