Hi all my hubby has been diagnosed with spinal cancer and pancreatic cancer. His treatment will start next week. He is on codeine and the most difficult thing for him at present is dealing with abdominal pain and discomfort due to constipation and constant use of laxatives. Any tips or advice please would help. Thank you
Hi Sansmile and welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis in the family can be such a challenging and stressful time but I do hope you will find the Community a safe place to get support and to ask your questions.
The Community is divided into support groups (discussion rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our supportive Pancreatic cancer and Spinal cord tumours support groups.
These groups are safe places to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis and treatment experience, to ask questions and get support from family members who are navigating the same journey.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the (Bold) Group links I have created above. Once the group page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using) and you are ready to go. You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post
When it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting family you may also benefit from joining our general Carers only support group where you will connect with others navigating the same support challenges.
The Macmillan Support Line is open from 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 where you can talk with someone about specific cancer and practical information, get emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just connect with a listening ear.
We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and aim to give support to all the family.
Please do get back to me if you need further help.
If you are up at Raigmore Hospital at any time do stop in past the Maggie’s Centre - they are great.
Do also contact Marie McWillians (marie.mcwilliams@nhs.Scot who is the Project Lead for the Macmillan Person Centred Project for the Highlands as I am sure there is a mobile support worker covers Fort William.
((hugs))
Good to hear 
