My husband started folfox chemo but had a very bad side effect that affected his brain for about 8 hours so chemo has been stopped. Our only hope is major surgery as he has complex bowel cancer with satellite tumours in the lymph nodes.
the surgeon has said 8-10 hour op if no complications but there are huge risks and complications during and after surgery. Hospital stay is 2-3 weeks if all goes well but there is a huge risk of death during surgery.
Has anybody had complex bowel cancer surgery and how did you cope with stress and anxiety as a partner of someone having this type of surgery.
Hi Beanie2024
Although you didn't get any replies to your message here, I can see that you've had quite a few to the same post which you've posted in other groups.
I hope you're feeling a little less stressed and anxious now that you've 'spoken' to others within the community.
Wishing you and your husband all the best with his upcoming surgery
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