Bowel cancer operation in question

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Received letter today re test as to suitable for surgery . It seems like the decision is not to operate. My husband however wants to have the cancer out . Can the doctors refuse due to know risks  even though he wants to go ahead 

  • Hi  

    Your husband is entitled to a second opinion . There are variables and the other aspect he may wish to ask , how would they manage it if it blocks and would emergency surgery then be needed if it ruptured ? What is preferable planned surgery , or emergency situations .

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    take care ,

    Court 

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  • Goodness Court you sound as angry as my husband when I told him . He is well aware of risks as he has deminca and a few heart problems but says it’s his life and he should have to right to ask them to operate . Thank you for your information