My husband has just been diagnosed with bowel cancer ( sigmoid rectal) and secondary liver cancer spots. He starts chemo on Dec 23rd and then radiotherapy then a liver op recovery and then a bowel op. He is 73 and fit and well at the moment. Its all so new and I am struggling to settle the picture in my mind. What worries me most is the stress of the operations after chemo etc. Its just us, no family and have been shielding since March because he has RA and immune suppressant drugs for that. Just really really good to put this in writing to people who will understand. Anyone had experience of this pattern, especially the two operations?Thanks very much for listening..
Hi ElizaViloet and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community, a Community that no one really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
The Community is organised into support groups and I see you have joined our supportive Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer, this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as a patient or family.
Follow the above link then introduce yourself, post questions or just join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
You may also find our Family and friends group a great benefit as you will connect with others supporting family through their cancer journey.
Its always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support or just a listing ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available.
You can use other methods to contact our Support Services (LINK) and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
All the very best.
